Tag: Josh Hader

  • Monkey Bytes; June 11

    Although Monday only provided a seven-game slate, relievers recorded three wins, including a walk-off in Seattle and three saves. Michael Kopech has not recorded a save since May 15 and his grip on the closer role for the White Sox may be in jeopardy. Minnesota warmed up Jhoan Durán for a potential save, but his…

  • Closer Monkey SOLDS Rankings: Week 12

    Things have settled across the high-leverage landscape, with another week in the rearview mirror. 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 June 10. Tier One Tier Two Tier Three Tier Four…

  • Closer Monkey Tiered Closer Rankings; Week 12

    Things have settled across the high-leverage landscape, with another week in the rearview mirror. Although rankings change rapidly, our tiered ranks combine current season results while considering the rest of the season and should not be considered gospel. Tier One This group represents the only five relievers with 17 or more saves entering games this…

  • Monkey Bytes; June 10

    It was a chaotic slate featuring four extra-inning contests and a walk-off home by the Angels. Nine relievers recorded wins and seven secured saves, with Clay Holmes notching the last one during Sunday night baseball. Andrés Muñoz made his first appearance since the collision at home plate. However, his manager used him in the highest-leveraged…

  • Monkey Bytes; June 4

    Four relievers won and four saved in Monday’s eight-game slate. Although not pretty, the Mets’ bullpen finished with a one-run win over Washington, featuring Jake Diekman recording the last two outs. Josh Hader capped a comeback rally by his teammates against the Cardinals, and it was José Alvarado‘s turn in the Phillies “floating closer” concept.…