Tag: Josh Hader

  • Monkey Bytes | April 7

    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…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 4

    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…

  • Monkey Bytes | March 30

    Monkey Bytes | March 30

    Saturday’s full slate featured plenty of volume across the high-leverage ecosystem. Relievers recorded seven wins and suffered eight losses while converting nine of ten save opportunities. Although the bullpen hierarchies remain unsettled, Cincinnati and Colorado recorded saves during one-run wins. Ryan Pressly held on for his first save, but these situations represent our topics in…

  • Monkey Bytes | March 28

    Monkey Bytes | March 28

    Domestic Opening Day featured a bevy of high-leverage events and chaos, indicating how things may proceed this season. Relievers recorded seven wins, nine saves, seven losses, and six blown saves across the 14-game slate, covered below. But first, some takeaways. Three Takeaways Suarez adapts: Protecting a three-run lead, Robert Suarez notched his first save with…

  • Monkey Bytes | March 25

    Monkey Bytes | March 25

    Although things seemed stable in Texas’ bullpen hierarchy, Bruce Bochy deployed a new usage pattern during high-leverage innings in the team’s game versus Kansas City on Monday. He suggested it could be “pretty close” to how he lines up high-leverage events this season, per Michael Bier on “X.” Closing out his first spring save, Luke…