Tag: Kirby Yates
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Monkey Bytes: September 29
With the marathon regular season almost over, things remain unsettled in the National League Wild Card standings. There are eight possible scenarios covered in this column by Theo DeRosa of MLB.com, but here are the shortened possibilities for the three teams vying for two postseason spots: For the American League, if Detroit wins, they will…
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Monkey Bytes: September 28
Friday’s slate featured the playoff picture in the American League finished. Detroit and Kansas City will be the last Wild Card teams, with Minnesota being eliminated from the postseason. In the National League, San Diego clinched the top Wild Card spot and will host a three-game series. Things became more tense for Atlanta, Arizona, and…
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Monkey Bytes: September 23
Sunday’s 16-game slate featured 12 games decided by two runs or fewer, two walk-offs, two shutouts, and a doubleheader sweep by Boston over Minnesota. Relievers recorded nine wins and 11 saves. After its sweep, the Red Sox announced Kenley Jansen would be placed on the 15-day injured list, ending his season and perhaps his time…
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Monkey Bytes: September 19
Wednesday’s slate featured three extra-inning contests, nine games decided by two runs or fewer, and five one-run games. Seven relievers recorded wins and seven secured saves. Entering gameplay today, three teams in the American League and three in the National League are within two games of the last Wild Card spot. It’s moving season for…
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Monkey Bytes: September 13
Thursday’s eight-game slate provided plenty of late innings intrigue. Relievers recorded six wins and six saves. There were ancillary saves by Richard Lovelady (TB) and JoJo Romero (STL). Kirby Yates notched his 30th save, and Jesús Tinoco (MIA) secured his first of the season. Our condensed game recaps cover all of yesterday’s high-leverage events of…