Tag: Jhoan Duran
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First Half in Review for Relievers: Results of Interest and Trends
Although injuries forced most of the hierarchal changes in the first half of the season, the trade deadline should provide more role changes before August. For now, looking back at the top performers helps fantasy managers prepare for the stretch run. There will also be risers and fallers in some key categories comparing first-half results…
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Monkey Bytes: July 11
Wednesday’s 17-game slate yielded four relievers wins and 10 saves. James “The General” McArthur recorded saves in each game of his team’s sweep of a split-game doubleheader against St. Louis. He’s the sixth Royals reliever to accomplish the feat and the first since Greg Holland did it two times in 2013. In the other doubleheader,…
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Monkey Bytes: July 3
Tuesday provided plenty of high-leverage events of interest, including walk-offs by the Dodgers and the Guardians, plus another extra-inning contest between the Mets and Nationals. Relievers recorded five wins and eight saves on this slate, including one by a newly promoted pitcher for the Mets, who may alter the team’s plans ahead of the trade…
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Monkey Bytes: June 22
After a slow start, Friday’s slate finished with a flurry. Six reliever wins and seven saves were recorded. Bryan Abreu and Enyel De Los Santos each secured their first save of 2024. With the trade deadline on the horizon, our first Trade Deadline Primer was posted yesterday. One of the featured relievers appears in our…
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Monkey Bytes: June 19
Tuesday provided a high volume of high-leverage events, including six wins by relievers and three via walk-offs. There were 10 saves across the 15-game slate, including three requiring only one out. Both Chicago teams recorded a save, though the names may be a surprise. Three Takeaways Our condensed and full game recaps cover Tuesday’s high-leverage…