Tag: Josh Hader

  • Monkey Bytes: July 6

    Friday’s slate featured many high-leverage events, including extra innings between the Yankees and Red Sox, a walk-off home run for the Padres, and Ryan Helsley‘s first multiple-inning outing in 2024 during his second blown save, snapping his historic streak. Seven relievers recorded wins and 11 secured saves in the 15 games last night. Sometimes, it’s…

  • Monkey Bytes: July 5

    Thursday’s full slate included five reliever wins and seven saves, including two relievers recording their first saves of the year. Three wins featured multiple-inning outings by relievers, including an impressive one by Justin Martinez. Three Takeaways Next, our condensed game recaps cover Thursday’s high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes American League Baltimore Orioles – Taking…

  • Monkey Bytes: July 2

    Monkey Bytes: July 2

    Despite a three-game slate, Monday provided high-leverage intrigue in each one. Houston held on for a two-run win over Toronto, the Mets prevailed in extra-innings barely, and Colorado won on a walk-off in the bottom of the tenth. Today’s Three Takeaways features two of these teams and one reliever struggling for the Nationals. Three Takeaways…

  • Month in Review for Relievers: Results of Interest and Trends through the end of June 2024

    As the sample sizes grow and teams pass the halfway point of the season, it helps break down performance in monthly splits. Using underlying metrics and hard statistical data, some intriguing names emerge in the June leaderboards with the Trade Deadline fast approaching. League Saves Blown Saves Save Opportunites It’s remarkable how closely aligned 2024…

  • Updated Tiered Rankings for Saves, and SOLDS: Week 15

    Updated Tiered Rankings for Saves, and SOLDS: Week 15

    Although rankings change rapidly, our tiered ranks combine current season results while considering the rest of the season and should not be considered gospel. Here is the latest entering gameplay on July 1. Injured relievers will not be listed in these tiers. They slot back in once they return. These will shift rapidly, especially when…