Tag: Houston Astros

  • Monkey Bytes | May 5

    Monkey Bytes | May 5

    Sunday’s 16-game slate resulted in seven wins by relievers, though one was accompanied by a blown save, eight saves, and seven losses. Despite a runner reaching third with one out at the top of the ninth, Atlanta held on for a one-run win, Minnesota’s closer has tweaked his pitch mix, and St. Louis swept the…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 30

    Monkey Bytes | April 30

    There are very few dull moments in the high-leverage ecosystem, and even though Tuesday’s 14-game slate only yielded four wins by relievers and four saves, usage patterns by multiple teams created ripple effects for fantasy managers. Relief pitchers also suffered three losses and two blown saves, though one resulted in a walk-off win. Today’s takeaways…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 29

    Monkey Bytes | April 29

    In Monday’s eight-game slate, relievers recorded two wins and six saves while suffering only one loss and one blown save. Today’s takeaways focus on a Yankees’ reliever turning in a much-needed clean appearance, a breakout performance by a Reds’ reliever, and what to do with Miami’s leverage ladder. Three Takeaways (1) Progress for Devin: Taking…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 23

    Monkey Bytes | April 23

    Full-slate Tuesdays provide a bevy of high-leverage events; last night, they featured a run of fives. Relievers recorded five wins, five losses, five saves, and five blown saves. Justin Martinez was not quite ready for game action; Minnesota held on in the ninth courtesy of Byron Buxton. Will a closer controversy happen in Cleveland? Covered…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 22

    Monkey Bytes | April 22

    Though small, Monday’s eight-game slate proved mighty for save streamers. Relievers recorded six saves with five by the “second” in-line designation on our updated hierarchies. There were also three wins and two losses in yesterday’s contests by relief pitchers. Today’s takeaways focus on evolving leverage ladders in Boston, Miami, and Detroit. Three Takeaways (1) Slaten…