Tag: Jordan Romano
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Monkey Bytes; May 27
Sunday provided more questions than answers about Detroit’s bullpen, leaving fantasy managers wondering which reliever will emerge as the preferred save option. It may be worth avoiding in the near term until any semblance of structure in high-leverage roles materializes. Bud Black did not confirm leverage roles after the Rockies’ win over the Phillies, but…
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Tiered Closer Rankings Entering Week 9
It’s an intriguing exercise, and though rankings can change instantly, many still find meaning in them. With this in mind, these tiers will fuse this season’s performance entering gameplay on May 20 with rest-of-season potential. Tier One It’s still early, but for the never-pay-for-saves crowd, this top tier, with the exception of Clase, features closers…
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What to Watch For: Weekend of May 17-through-19
Although many bullpens have settled into structured hierarchies, many situations remain in flux whether its performance by the team’s closer or the relievers setting him up. Here are the situations which require our focus this weekend. American League Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Kansas City Royals Los Angeles Angels Minnesota…
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Monkey Bytes, May 16: Muñoz saves Seattle again, Doval hangs on against the Dodgers, Recaps, and more
Wednesday’s split slate provided multiple high-leverage events of interest, but the weak leverage ladder for the Mariners may wear down its talented closer, Andrés Muñoz. He recorded his second five-out save this year, and his MLB-leading fourth save requiring four or more outs. Camilo Doval preserved a three-run win over the Dodgers, his team’s first…
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Monkey Bytes, May 12: Kimbrel records his fourth win, Jansen secures his sixth save, Game Recaps, and more
First, a Happy Mother’s Day to our readers, and their families. An extra-inning contest forced manager Brandon Hyde’s hand in the top of the 11th. He brought in Craig Kimbrel into a high-leverage situation, and the veteran closer responded, tossing a scoreless frame and stranding the “place” runner against the heart of Arizona’s lineup. A…