Tag: Kansas City Royals

  • Monkey Bytes | April 30

    Monkey Bytes | April 30

    There are very few dull moments in the high-leverage ecosystem, and even though Tuesday’s 14-game slate only yielded four wins by relievers and four saves, usage patterns by multiple teams created ripple effects for fantasy managers. Relief pitchers also suffered three losses and two blown saves, though one resulted in a walk-off win. Today’s takeaways…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 27

    Monkey Bytes | April 27

    Saturday featured a 16-game slate despite a postponement in New York. Relievers recorded seven wins, though two were accompanied by a blown save designation, and converted seven saves. They also suffered six losses and four blown saves. Cleveland deployed its closer in the eighth inning with a lead, A.J. Hinch has fantasy players scrambling again,…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 26

    Monkey Bytes | April 26

    It’s different pitching in New York, as many players understand from past struggles under the bright lights, and the concern level for one of baseball’s best closers has heightened after last night’s meltdown. Two games were postponed by the weather, which may also be a factor in today’s slate.. Relievers recorded four wins and eight…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 25

    Monkey Bytes | April 25

    Though small, Thursday’s nine-game slate yielded five reliever wins and seven saves against four losses and two blown saves. There was also no shortage of hot topics with Arizona’s staff deciding its “closer” was unavailable, a potential closer controversy brewing in San Francisco, and curious usage patterns by the Brewers during a late-inning collapse. Three…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 23

    Monkey Bytes | April 23

    Full-slate Tuesdays provide a bevy of high-leverage events; last night, they featured a run of fives. Relievers recorded five wins, five losses, five saves, and five blown saves. Justin Martinez was not quite ready for game action; Minnesota held on in the ninth courtesy of Byron Buxton. Will a closer controversy happen in Cleveland? Covered…