Tag: Greg Jewett
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Monkey Bytes | April 8
Monday’s 11-game slate yielded seven saves, one win by a reliever, though a blown save accompanied it. Relievers also suffered two losses. One recorded his first career save in a piggyback appearance spanning four innings, and there was a one-out save. Which segues into our three takeaways. Three Takeaways (1) Santillan’s save: A fantasy favorite…
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Closer Monkey Updated Rankings | 4.7.2025
Rankings remain fluid, especially in the world of closers. However, we have updated rankings for saves and SOLDS before our second full week of contests ensues. But first, some risers and closers on the proverbial “hot seat.” Three Relievers on the Rise Relievers on the “Hot Seat” Updated Top 40 for Saves Rank Relievers 1…
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Monkey Bytes | April 7
Sunday was a voluminous day from a high-leverage standpoint, highlighted by Bob Nightengale: Relievers recorded nine wins and seven losses and converted six saves while suffering nine blown saves on a volatile slate. Velocity and location remain two focal points early this season; our three takeaways explore results by three relievers of interest. Three Takeaways…
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Monkey Bytes | April 6
Inclement weather postponed St. Louis at Boston, making Saturday a 14-game slate. Relievers recorded five wins and two losses while converting five saves. Luke Jackson secured his MLB-leading fifth save, which segues nicely into today’s three takeaways. Three Takeaways (1) Jackson converts his fifth save: The fantasy community was apprehensive about taking a chance on…
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Monkey Bytes | April 5
Friday’s 14-game slate featured three reliever wins, three losses, and seven saves in nine opportunities. There were elevated pitch counts, some velocity concerns, and more notes of interest covered in today’s post. Three Takeaways (1) Should Pressly be on the “hot seat”? – Walking the wire during the top of the ninth, Ryan Pressly held…