Tag: Kirby Yates
-
Monkey Bytes, May 15: Puk records his first save, Hader logs two innings for the win, and break up the Rockies?
During an extra-inning win in Detroit, Tanner Scott tossed a scoreless ninth, keeping the game tied. After his teammates plated the “place” runner in the top of the tenth, A.J. Puk made his second straight appearance, closing out his first save of the season, retiring the side and preserving the one-run win. He jumped into…
-
Monkey Bytes, May 9: Kimbrel falters again, McArthur rebounds, and Suarez shines again, Game Recaps, and more
Despite a doubleheader providing mixed results from a fantasy perspective, through 15 games played on Wednesday, there were 10 saves, including Robert Suarez moving into a tie for the major league with his 12th. James McArthur took over a messy situation in the ninth and secured his eighth save, which should represent no imminent change…
-
Monkey Bytes, May 6: Clase closed for save number 10, Bednar secures his sixth, Game Recaps, and more from a crazy slate
Sunday’s full slate featured a rain-shortened save in New York and a blown save by Edwin Díaz. There were six saves total on the day, along with many games decided by the bullpens. Evan Phillips was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. He incurred the injury while playing…