Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers
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Monkey Bytes, May 11: Match-up-based approaches continue for Baltimore and Minnesota, Hader secures his fifth, Game Recaps, and more
Friday night’s high-leverage events did not assuage fantasy players seeking clarity for saves in Baltimore and Minnesota. Craig Kimbrel worked a scoreless seventh for his third hold and Yennier Cano held on for his second save, though there’s no clear pathway toward a save right now in this leverage ladder. Rocco Baldelli deployed Jhoan Durán…
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Monkey Bytes, May 10: Sewald secures his first save while Kopech and Hader record their fourth, What to Watch For, and more
Small slates often provided limited leverage outcomes, but Thursday’s seven-game slate did yield three saves, including the first of 2024 for Paul Sewald. How his team deploys him will determine his fantasy ceiling, with pitching on consecutive days being his last hurdle. Because of the limited game action, there will also be a rehab outing…
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Monkey Bytes, May 9: Kimbrel falters again, McArthur rebounds, and Suarez shines again, Game Recaps, and more
Despite a doubleheader providing mixed results from a fantasy perspective, through 15 games played on Wednesday, there were 10 saves, including Robert Suarez moving into a tie for the major league with his 12th. James McArthur took over a messy situation in the ninth and secured his eighth save, which should represent no imminent change…
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Monkey Bytes, May 4: Kimbrel returns and records another historic save, Durán dominates, Megill records his second, Game Recaps, and more
Another fantastic full-slate Friday provided a bevy of intriguing high-leverage events, especially with Craig Kimbrel recording his eighth save of the season, and 425th of his career while striking out the side in Cincinnati. He moved into a tie with Kenley Jansen for the fifth most saves all-time. Despite missing time with an oblique injury,…