Tag: Hunter Harvey

  • Trade Deadline Primer, 3.0: An evolving market may take shape by the All-Star break

    Trade Deadline Primer, 3.0: An evolving market may take shape by the All-Star break

    Many columns regarding the Trade Deadline have been posted, but the reliever market is not yet robust. It will pick up momentum, especially during the All-Star break. Teams will have a better idea about their chances for the playoffs, making tough roster decisions easier. Entering gameplay on July 5, the last Wild Card spot in…

  • Monkey Bytes: July 2

    Monkey Bytes: July 2

    Despite a three-game slate, Monday provided high-leverage intrigue in each one. Houston held on for a two-run win over Toronto, the Mets prevailed in extra-innings barely, and Colorado won on a walk-off in the bottom of the tenth. Today’s Three Takeaways features two of these teams and one reliever struggling for the Nationals. Three Takeaways…

  • Monkey Bytes: June 25

    Monday’s 12-game slate featured six reliever wins, including three on walk-offs and six saves. Fantasy managers were frustrated by the Dodgers’ usage pattern during a combined shutout, and the Cubs blew another save chance. Three Takeaways Our condensed and full game recaps cover Monday’s high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes American League (RP | BOS):…

  • Monkey Bytes: June 16

    First and foremost, Happy Father’s Day to my Dad and all those who have the honor of being fathers. Saturday’s slate could be considered one rife with lost opportunities. Craig Kimbrel, Kyle Finnegan, and Reed Garrett warmed up for a potential save chance until their respective teams scored runs in the eighth. Because of this,…

  • Closer Monkey SOLDS 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. Here is the latest entering gameplay on June 10. Tier One Tier Two Tier Three Tier Four…