Tag: Houston Astros

  • Tuesday’s Three Takeaways: Astros, Twins, and White Sox Reliever Notes

    Tuesday’s Three Takeaways: Astros, Twins, and White Sox Reliever Notes

    Because game summaries cannot fully capture developing leverage situations, this column will focus on specific teams or relievers from a fantasy lens. Our initial post will delve into the lack of depth in Houston’s leverage ladder, how Minnesota was willing to use Jhoan Durán in a third straight game, and the downward spiral in the…

  • Monkey Bytes; June 11

    Although Monday only provided a seven-game slate, relievers recorded three wins, including a walk-off in Seattle and three saves. Michael Kopech has not recorded a save since May 15 and his grip on the closer role for the White Sox may be in jeopardy. Minnesota warmed up Jhoan Durán for a potential save, but his…

  • Monkey Bytes; June 10

    It was a chaotic slate featuring four extra-inning contests and a walk-off home by the Angels. Nine relievers recorded wins and seven secured saves, with Clay Holmes notching the last one during Sunday night baseball. Andrés Muñoz made his first appearance since the collision at home plate. However, his manager used him in the highest-leveraged…

  • Analysis, Trends, and Ramblings: Edwin Díaz’s pending return, Trade Deadline Prep, and more

    Because this post may take a few different turns, it may not fall under a categorical listing used previously this season. It will, however, delve into a few tangible topics before fantasy baseball’s next scoring period. Edwin Díaz (NYM) Although his placement on the 15-day injured list was labeled right shoulder impingement, it’s possible the…

  • Monkey Bytes; June 5

    Because the situation remains fluid until Andrés Muñoz gets an MRI, it’s difficult to predict whether he will require an injured list stint or receive some rest until the weekend. For now, here’s our capsule featured on Seattle’s team page: Adjusted Hierarchy: Andrés Muñoz | Ryne Stanek | Tayler Saucedo This hierarchy and Detroit’s shifted…