Tag: Josh Hader

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 9

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 9

    Friday’s full slate had some blowouts, but relievers recorded five wins and five saves while suffering four losses. Another tumultuous outing in the Bronx confirms our hierarchical change made on Wednesday, and there’s a new sheriff in Detroit. Here are last night’s saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for August…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 6

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 6

    Because last night’s game in Texas, which resulted in the Yankees’ fifth consecutive loss, featured the two most significant leverage events of the slate, it takes precedence in today’s post. New York Yankees – Despite his recent results, Aaron Boone called upon Devin Williams at the bottom of the eighth during a scoreless tie in…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | July 30

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | July 30

    On Trade Deadline eve, things will get crazy soon in the reliever market. One move was made yesterday, as Seranthony Domínguez switched locker rooms between games during a doubleheader. Our updated hierarchies are shared in the game recaps. As a gentle reminder: Trade Deadline Links As for yesterday’s results, reslievers recorded seven wins and converted…

  • Monkey Bytes | July 24

    Monkey Bytes | July 24

    Wednesday’s slate proved volatile for relievers, illustrated by two blown saves accompanying the six wins accrued (Greg Weissert and Bennett Sousa) while suffering seven losses. There were also seven saves, from the one-out variety to two requiring multiple-inning efforts: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB BF Josh Hader 27 18 61% 27.8 2:0 4…

  • Monkey Bytes | July 22

    Monkey Bytes | July 22

    Continuing a season-long trend of injuries in the Dodgers’ leverage ladder, Tanner Scott left his outing early in Monday’s game after spiking a 2-2 pitch while facing Ryan Jeffers: His manager anticipates a stint on the injured list, which may make the defending World Champions a player in the ever-evolving trade market for high-leverage relievers.…