Tag: Kyle Finnegan
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Monkey Bytes: September 22
Saturday’s slate lost one game with a postponed contest in Boston. Relievers recorded only two wins and five saves. Two relievers recorded their first; Drew Rasmussen (TB) notched a two-inning save, becoming the 13th pitcher with one this year for his team, and Seth Halvorsen (COL) secured the first of his major league career. Our…
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Monkey Bytes: September 15
Saturday’s slate provided plenty of intrigue for the Wild Card races, but only four wins by relievers and four saves. However, Andrés Muñoz picked up his third win on a walk-off rally, keeping his team on the periphery of the playoffs. Seattle and Detroit sit two-and-a-half games behind Minnesota entering gameplay today: In the National…
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Monkey Bytes: September 14
Full slate Fridays usually provide a bevy of close contests, and last night did not disappoint. It featured four one-run games, three shutouts, and a crazy eighth inning at Coors Field. Five relievers recorded wins, and eight secured saves. Our condensed game recaps cover the high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes Raisel Iglesias (ATL) fired…
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Monkey Bytes: September 12
Whether it was fate or providence, on the 23rd remembrance of 9/11, nine relievers recorded a win, and 11 secured a save. Saves occurred in all shapes and sizes, ranging between a three-inning one by Jordan Montgomery (ARI) and Edwin Díaz (NYM), recording one with one pitch. Our condensed recaps cover all of Wednesday’s high-leverage…
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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…