Tag: Evan Phillips
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Monkey Bytes: June 19
Tuesday provided a high volume of high-leverage events, including six wins by relievers and three via walk-offs. There were 10 saves across the 15-game slate, including three requiring only one out. Both Chicago teams recorded a save, though the names may be a surprise. Three Takeaways Our condensed and full game recaps cover Tuesday’s high-leverage…
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Closer Monkey Updated Tiered Rankings, Saves and SOLDS: Week 13
Although rankings change rapidly, our tiered ranks combine current season results while considering the rest of the season and should not be considered gospel. Here is the latest entering gameplay on June 17. These may change once news regarding the severity of Yimi García‘s elbow soreness updates. If a reliever resides on the injured list,…
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Monkey Bytes: June 14
Sometimes, smaller slates like Thursday’s do not provide many storylines in the high-leverage ecosystem. However, yesterday’s 11 contests yielded three reliever wins, two via walk-offs, six saves, and two blown saves with a win attached (Shelby Miller; Michael Kopech). It also featured the return of Edwin Díaz, though he appeared with his team down by…
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Closer Monkey Tiered Closer Rankings; Week 12
Things have settled across the high-leverage landscape, with another week in the rearview mirror. Although rankings change rapidly, our tiered ranks combine current season results while considering the rest of the season and should not be considered gospel. Tier One This group represents the only five relievers with 17 or more saves entering games this…
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Monkey Bytes; June 7
Thursday’s 10-game slate provided five relievers wins and seven saves. Ryne Stanek filled in affably for Andrés Muñoz preserving a combined shutout. Colorado deployed a match-up based approach indicating saves will be shared moving forward. It feels right a reliever nicknamed “The General” closed out a win on D-Day and Yimi García hung on for…