Closer Monkey

Tag: Jacob Webb

  • Monkey Bytes: June 15

    Friday night full slates produce a bounty of high-leverage events. Three relievers recorded wins and there were nine saves yesterday, including the first by Seranthony Domínguez in the bottom of the 11th against the Orioles. Three Takeaways Our condensed and full-game recaps cover Friday’s high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes American League (RP | BAL):…

  • Monkey Bytes; June 2

    Before the games began on Saturday, Toronto placed Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. He will be shut down from throwing for a few days and then begin his throwing regimen for a return. Per manager John Schneider, Yimi García will be the preferred option for saves in the interim, though…

  • Monkey Bytes, May 14: Workload management yields two ancillary saves but David Bednar works in a third consecutive contest, Game Recaps, and more

    Monday’s slate provided one postponement, three extra-inning contests, intriguing usage patterns based on workload management, and eight saves recorded during 13 games. For a second straight day, a reliever logged an appearance the last three days, this time it was the “Renegade“, David Bednar securing his eighth with a clean outing in Milwaukee. This and…

  • Streaming for Holds and SOLDS: Week 7

    Given the volatility of high-leverage roles and performances, many prefer streaming relievers in leagues with separate categories for holds or those that combine saves plus holds (SOLDS). With this in mind, a snapshot, by league with their leverage trends in chart form. American League Leverage Trends Link: https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/3U0Dm/7/ AL Teams with 7 Games in Week…

  • Monkey Bytes, May 1: Hader logs two innings, Muñoz posts his first five-out save, Durán debuts, Game Recaps, and more

    Chaos did not reign supreme but was sprinkled throughout Tuesday’s 16-game slate. Detroit deployed a match-up-based approach during Game 1, which backfired. There were two ancillary saves, two first saves of the season, though one was by a closer returning from injury. In all, nine saves were secured and five blown saves, recapped in our…