Tag: Kyle Finnegan

  • Monkey Bytes: September 5

    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…

  • Monkey Bytes: August 29

    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…

  • Monkey Bytes: August 28

    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…

  • Monkey Bytes: August 26

    Monkey Bytes: August 26

    Sunday featured a bevy of high-leverage events of interest. Seven relievers recorded a win, including two on walk-off rallies (Pittsburgh and San Diego). Eight relievers secured a save, including an ancillary one by Anthony Banda (LAD). Our condensed game recaps cover the outcomes of interest from yesterday’s slate. Closer CliffsNotes Vulture Save Options for Monday,…

  • Monkey Bytes: August 19

    Monkey Bytes: August 19

    Somedays provide more angst than others in the world of high-leverage relievers. Yesterday, they offered an anxiety-driven afternoon. Tampa Bay closer Pete Fairbanks not only suffered his fourth blown save, he allowed a game-tying three-run home run before leaving with the team’s trainer. Early reports speculate on the potential for a lat injury, which could…