Closer Monkey

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  • Monkey Bytes: July 27

    Monkey Bytes: July 27

    Friday provided a bevy of high-leverage events and three trades involving relievers, with more on the way soon. In last night’s slate, relievers recorded five wins and five saves. However, the most interesting storylines may have been the Yankees’ blown save in Boston and a loss in Baltimore. Closer CliffsNotes Roster Updates Seattle Mariners –…

  • Monkey Bytes: July 7

    Saturday’s slate provided a bit of everything from a fantasy perspective. Nine relievers recorded a win, though two were accompanied by a blown save. Nine saves were secured, three were a reliever’s first of the season, and two were career firsts. Baseball-Reference identifies a blowout as a game decided by five runs or more, and…

  • Monkey Bytes, May 20: Craig Kimbrel records his ninth save, Garrett fills in for the Mets, Game Recaps, and more

    Following an 11-day refinement period after being demoted from save chances, Craig Kimbrel recorded his ninth save of the season but only his second this month. Could this be the template for Edwin Díaz? Only seven saves were secured on Sunday, including a two-inning save by Reed Garrett. Our condensed and full recaps cover these…

  • Tejay Antone returns from the IL

    June 22, 2021 Cincinnati Reds – Tejay Antone was activated from the IL this morning and should reclaim a high-leverage position in Cincinnati’s committee. Given how short he was out, it should be safe to get him back into your lineup right away. Updated hierarchy: *Sims | Antone | Hembree.* = closer-by-committee Toronto Blue Jays…

  • There were vulture saves aplenty on Thursday

    May 28, 2021 Cincinnati Reds — The Vulture Save watch had a couple of gems yesterday, and it started with the Reds, who played a game and a half. With a three-run lead in their second game of the day, they gave the ball to Lucas Sims, who pitched a perfect seventh inning to earn…