Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Monkey Bytes | June 10

    Monkey Bytes | June 10

    Monday’s nine-game slate featured five extra-inning games, a new injury for a Diamondbacks’ reliever, and a third consecutive blown save by last year’s saves leader. In all, relievers recorded six wins, two following a blown save, and converted three saves. They also suffered six losses across the nine contests. Here are the saves in condensed…

  • Monkey Bytes | June 8

    Monkey Bytes | June 8

    Saturday’s slate featured a bevy of high-leverage situations. Relievers recorded nine wins, though two followed blown saves at the top of the inning, and seven saves while suffering six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB Jeff Hoffman 15 18 72.2 27.8 1:0 Kenley Jansen 14 14…

  • Monkey Bytes | June 6

    Monkey Bytes | June 6

    Could a historic meltdown be the downfall of Raisel Iglesias as Atlanta’s closer? Time will tell. He’s insulated by a lack of talent in his team’s leverage ladder. However, Thursday’s loss was rough: As a result, the team will promote Craig Kimbrel from Triple-A. He went 1-1 while recording three saves with a 1.091 WHIP…

  • Monkey Bytes | June 4

    Monkey Bytes | June 4

    Tuesday’s full slate resulted in six reliever wins and seven saves. Relief pitchers also were tagged with seven losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB Carlos Estévez 17 18 55.6 11.1 2:1 Josh Hader 16 15 80 40 2:0 Emilio Pagán 16 18 66.7 22.2 1:0 Devin…

  • Monkey Bytes | June 3

    Monkey Bytes | June 3

    Monday’s seven-game slate had the headlines stolen by Jeff Passan announcing the Yankees will place Luke Weaver on the 15-day injured list with a strained hamstring. However, those with Tanner Scott on their remain on edge following his second loss during his last seven appearances. In the seven contests, relievers recorded three wins, though one…