Tag: Jesse Chavez
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Monkey Bytes: September 11
First, a moment of remembrance for the events of 2001. It was going to be my first day of activity as a Physical Education teacher here in Syracuse, and then my wife called to tell me what was happening with the Twin Towers. I did not let my students change for class, and our school…
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Monkey Bytes, May 4: Kimbrel returns and records another historic save, Durán dominates, Megill records his second, Game Recaps, and more
Another fantastic full-slate Friday provided a bevy of intriguing high-leverage events, especially with Craig Kimbrel recording his eighth save of the season, and 425th of his career while striking out the side in Cincinnati. He moved into a tie with Kenley Jansen for the fifth most saves all-time. Despite missing time with an oblique injury,…
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Jose Quijada grabs a save for the Angels
April 6, 2023 Los Angeles Angels — Jose Quijada is getting late-inning high-leverage work over Ryan Tepera and has moved into the Angel hierarchy as a result. On Wednesday, Carlos Estevez got an extra day of rest, with manager Phil Nevin trying to avoid overusing his top arms in the early season, and Quijada actually…
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Felix Bautista staking claim to Orioles job
August 9, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – Felix Bautista looked like the clear choice after Jorge Lopez was traded, and now, he’s received and converted both save chances for the Orioles since the deal. We’re removing this very short-lived asterisk. Updated hierarchy: Bautista | Tate | Perez. Los Angeles Angels – Ryan Tepera got the save…
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Diamondbacks and Angels both going closer-by-committee
August 6, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – The first post-Jorge Lopez save chance went to Felix Bautista, as we anticipated following the trade. Bautista converted, and could kick this asterisk quickly if he gets the next chance or two. Hierarchy remains: *Bautista | Tate | Perez.* = closer-by-committee Tampa Bay Rays – Colin Poche picked up…