Tag: Los Angeles Angels

  • Monkey Bytes | April 19

    Monkey Bytes | April 19

    Friday featured only 14 games, with snow postponing the game in Colorado. Relievers recorded three wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save and converted nine saves. Jeff Hoffman posted another dominant outing, this time not against a team which spurned him in free agency, and Ryan Pressly was awarded a win despite taking…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 13

    Monkey Bytes | April 13

    Saturday’s slate resulted in four reliever wins, eight saves, three losses, and only three blown saves, one of which was a prominent one by the Brewers in Milwaukee. This leads off today’s takeaways. Three Takeaways (1) Megill’s knee and command must be monitored: Pressed into action with one out and a runner on third, Trevor…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 7

    Monkey Bytes | April 7

    Sunday was a voluminous day from a high-leverage standpoint, highlighted by Bob Nightengale: Relievers recorded nine wins and seven losses and converted six saves while suffering nine blown saves on a volatile slate. Velocity and location remain two focal points early this season; our three takeaways explore results by three relievers of interest. Three Takeaways…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 2

    Monkey Bytes | April 2

    Unlike Monday, Tuesday’s 14-game slate provided plenty of intrigue across the high-leverage landscape. Relievers recorded six wins and four losses, converting eight of 11 save chances. Entering gameplay yesterday, nine teams were without a save; now there are six, which perfectly transitions into today’s takeaways. Three Takeaways (1) Kahnle converts the Tigers’ first ninth-inning save…

  • Monkey Bytes | March 31

    Monkey Bytes | March 31

    Sunday’s 13-game slate provided five reliever wins, four losses, and eight saves in ten chances. There were some notable injury updates which will be covered in our three takeaways. Three Takeaways (1) Doval gets the save on Sunday: After turning in a strong spring, Camilo Doval filled in capably while recording his first save with…