Tag: Justin Slaten
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Monkey Bytes | May 1
Wednesday’s full slate plus one doubleheader yielded nine wins and nine saves by relievers against three losses and only one blown save. However, there were some rough outings, notably by a Diamondbacks’ reliever who maintains he’s healthy but will undergo an MRI after being removed from a save chance in New York. This will be…
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Monkey Bytes | April 22
Though small, Monday’s eight-game slate proved mighty for save streamers. Relievers recorded six saves with five by the “second” in-line designation on our updated hierarchies. There were also three wins and two losses in yesterday’s contests by relief pitchers. Today’s takeaways focus on evolving leverage ladders in Boston, Miami, and Detroit. Three Takeaways (1) Slaten…
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Monkey Bytes | April 21
Sunday’s 16-game slate resulted in ten wins for relievers, although a blown save accompanied two. They converted ten saves while also accruing nine losses and six blown saves. Things did not go well for Emmanuel Clase, Justin Martinez did not appear in an extra-inning game, and Tommy Kahnle pitched at the top of the eighth,…
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Monkey Bytes | April 17
Relievers had a highly successful slate on Wednesday, posting five wins and nine saves while only suffering three losses and one blown save. While one reliever works his way back to Boston, a second-year reliever notched his second save. Plus, what is going on with Griffin Jax? Three Takeaways (1) Slaten secures his second: Preserving…
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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…