Tag: Jordan Romano
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Monkey Bytes | April 11
Thursday’s five-game slate resulted in two extra-inning contests, with relievers recording four wins, four losses, and converting one save versus three blown saves. Because of the reduced schedule, today’s takeaways will focus on rehabbing relievers at Triple-A. Three Takeaways (1) Hendriks’ strong debut: It’s taken with a grain of salt, given the talent disparity between…
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Closer Monkey Updated Rankings | 4.7.2025
Rankings remain fluid, especially in the world of closers. However, we have updated rankings for saves and SOLDS before our second full week of contests ensues. But first, some risers and closers on the proverbial “hot seat.” Three Relievers on the Rise Relievers on the “Hot Seat” Updated Top 40 for Saves Rank Relievers 1…
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Monkey Bytes | April 7
Sunday was a voluminous day from a high-leverage standpoint, highlighted by Bob Nightengale: Relievers recorded nine wins and seven losses and converted six saves while suffering nine blown saves on a volatile slate. Velocity and location remain two focal points early this season; our three takeaways explore results by three relievers of interest. Three Takeaways…
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Monkey Bytes | April 5
Friday’s 14-game slate featured three reliever wins, three losses, and seven saves in nine opportunities. There were elevated pitch counts, some velocity concerns, and more notes of interest covered in today’s post. Three Takeaways (1) Should Pressly be on the “hot seat”? – Walking the wire during the top of the ninth, Ryan Pressly held…
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Monkey Bytes | April 4
Thursday’s small slate, five games, yielded plenty of action for high-leverage relievers. They recorded a win and four saves, factoring in each contest. Because of the limited action, the takeaways will focus on teams of interest from these games. Today’s Takeaways Philadelphia Phillies Making his first appearance on consecutive days, José Alvarado hung on for…