Tag: Kenley Jansen
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Monkey Bytes: September 8
Saturday’s slate featured 16 games, courtesy of a doubleheader between Washington and Pittsburgh. Kyle Finnegan saved both games during a sweep, with relievers securing nine saves in yesterday’s action. Eight relievers also recorded wins, including three logging three innings or more. Our condensed game recaps cover the high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes Kenley Jansen…
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Monkey Bytes: September 5
Before delving into Wednesday’s high-leverage results, the Yankees announced they would be “creative” during save situations while giving Clay Holmes a break from his closer duties. For now, it’s anticipated there will be a match-up-based approach. During the full slate of contests, relievers recorded five wins and secured five saves. Our condensed recaps cover all…
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Monkey Bytes: August 31
Before delving into Friday’s game action, the site experienced an attack yesterday and was down for most of the evening, and I apologize. Pittsburgh announced a change in their leverage roles before yesterday’s game. Three Takeaways Friday’s 16-game slate featured a doubleheader sweep by the Brewers over the Reds. Six relievers recorded wins, though two…
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Monkey Bytes: August 29
Once again, Wednesday provided an extra game, which technically counts on Tuesday per suspended contest rules, but there were 16 games on the slate for our purposes. Relievers recorded nine wins and secured ten saves in a bevy of high-leverage events of interest. Our condensed game recaps feature notes regarding 19 different teams from this…
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Monkey Bytes: August 28
Although a suspended game in Chicago reduced the slate by one game, it was robust for high-leverage events. Nine relievers recorded a win, including one accompanied by a blown save for Raisel Iglesias (ATL). Eight relievers secured a save, and historically, the Rockies blew another late lead. Our condensed game recaps includes notes on 18…