Tag: Kenley Jansen
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Closer Monkey Updated Tiered Rankings, Saves and SOLDS: Week 14
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 24. Injured relievers and closers on suspension will not be listed in these tiers. They slot back in once they return. Tiered Closer…
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Monkey Bytes: June 24
Sunday proved volatile, not only in close contests but also because two closers will be unavailable over the next two weeks. Today’s Three Takeaways segment will cover these two relievers and their bullpens. As for the games, there were five wins by relievers and ten saves, though one was a three-inning outing by a Texas…
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Monkey Bytes: June 23
Baseball-Reference classifies a blowout win as a five-run differential or higher. Saturday’s slate featured eight games decided this way. Two contests with a four-run margin also made high-leverage events scarce. Only two relievers recorded a win, and four secured a save. However, Pittsburgh not using David Bednar alarmed fantasy managers, though an explanation surfaced after…
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Trade Deadline Primer, 1.0: Relievers on the “Menu”
Focusing on trade rumors is just that: rumors. Not everything shared can be considered fact, but with the trade deadline fast approaching, July 30 at 6 p.m. EST, anticipating potential moves helps keep fantasy managers ahead of their competition. Beginning with the reliever most likely moved and sifting through more notes, today’s post should help…
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Monkey Bytes: June 19
Tuesday provided a high volume of high-leverage events, including six wins by relievers and three via walk-offs. There were 10 saves across the 15-game slate, including three requiring only one out. Both Chicago teams recorded a save, though the names may be a surprise. Three Takeaways Our condensed and full game recaps cover Tuesday’s high-leverage…