Tag: Mason Miller
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Monkey Bytes | May 2
Thursday’s split slate provided four reliever wins and five saves versus four losses and two blown saves. Arizona closed out its first save with its co-closers on the injured list; the Reds demoted their projected Opening Day closer, and another save for a Rockies’ rookie. Three Takeaways (1) Is it Miller time? Preserving a two-run…
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Monkey Bytes | April 29
In Monday’s eight-game slate, relievers recorded two wins and six saves while suffering only one loss and one blown save. Today’s takeaways focus on a Yankees’ reliever turning in a much-needed clean appearance, a breakout performance by a Reds’ reliever, and what to do with Miami’s leverage ladder. Three Takeaways (1) Progress for Devin: Taking…
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Monkey Bytes | April 28
Sunday began with limited-leverage events of interest and finished with a flurry during the late afternoon contests. Relievers recorded six wins and five saves while suffering four losses with zero blown saves. Arizona used Justin Martinez on consecutive days, Seattle’s closer moved into a tie for the major league lead in saves, and the Yankees…
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Monkey Bytes | April 26
It’s different pitching in New York, as many players understand from past struggles under the bright lights, and the concern level for one of baseball’s best closers has heightened after last night’s meltdown. Two games were postponed by the weather, which may also be a factor in today’s slate.. Relievers recorded four wins and eight…
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Monkey Bytes | April 24
Despite one game being postponed, it was a volatile news cycle for high-leverage relievers. In the games, relievers recorded five wins and ten saves while suffering six losses and five blown saves. Today’s takeaways feature a closer competition potentially brewing in San Francisco, Edwin Díaz leaving his outing because of cramping in his hip, and…