Tag: Evan Phillips
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What to Watch For: Weekend of May 17-through-19
Although many bullpens have settled into structured hierarchies, many situations remain in flux whether its performance by the team’s closer or the relievers setting him up. Here are the situations which require our focus this weekend. American League Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Kansas City Royals Los Angeles Angels Minnesota…
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Monkey Bytes, May 4: Kimbrel returns and records another historic save, Durán dominates, Megill records his second, Game Recaps, and more
Another fantastic full-slate Friday provided a bevy of intriguing high-leverage events, especially with Craig Kimbrel recording his eighth save of the season, and 425th of his career while striking out the side in Cincinnati. He moved into a tie with Kenley Jansen for the fifth most saves all-time. Despite missing time with an oblique injury,…
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Month in Review for Relievers: Results of Interest and Trends through the End of April
Remembering the sample size this season remains small, with only a month-plus of results in the rearview mirror, it helps to review how relievers performed, which will be the process for today’s post. Using underlying metrics and hard statistical data, we try to remain ahead of the curve in the ever-changing world of high-leverage events.…
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Monkey Bytes, April 28: Helsley records his ninth save, Muńoz fires a clean ninth for his fourth, Game Recaps, Injury Notes, and more
Saturday’s full slate featured three extra-inning contests, a career-first save, and a walk-off win for the White Sox. For those who asked, here’s a CliffsNotes version of yesterday’s high-leverage events, followed by the game recaps. Saturday’s High-Leverage CliffsNotes Saves Blown Saves Rehab Update Minnesota Twins – Making his second rehab appearance, Jhoan Durán hit 102.9 m.p.h.…