Tag: Matt Strahm
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Monkey Bytes | May 9
Thursday’s nine-game slate produced fours across the board. Relievers recorded four wins, saves, and holds. They also suffered four losses and four blown saves. In a leverage ladder that lost Joe Jiménez before the season began, a closer struggling with contact was not what Brian Snitker hoped for. Plus, a Reds reliever cannot convert his…
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Monkey Bytes | April 16
Tuesday’s full slate was a productive one for relievers. They recorded four wins and nine saves while only suffering one loss and two blown saves. Alexis Díaz debuted for the Reds, but spotty command cut his outing short, covered in today’s takeaways. Three Takeaways (1) Alexis returns, but his command did not: After warming up…
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Monkey Bytes | April 9
Tuesday’s full slate provided seven reliever wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save, seven losses, and eight saves versus five blown saves. There was one three-inning save and though we prefer clarity, two bullpens remain match-up-based, covered in today’s takeaways. Three Takeaways (1) Reds hierarchy remains fluid: After Tony Santillan recorded a one-out…
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Closer Monkey Updated Rankings | 4.7.2025
Rankings remain fluid, especially in the world of closers. However, we have updated rankings for saves and SOLDS before our second full week of contests ensues. But first, some risers and closers on the proverbial “hot seat.” Three Relievers on the Rise Relievers on the “Hot Seat” Updated Top 40 for Saves Rank Relievers 1…
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Monkey Bytes: September 6
Despite Thursday’s slate featuring only nine games, three relievers recorded a win and seven secured saves. It began with a combined shutout by the Reds against the Astros and ended with a go-ahead grand slam by Detroit off of Robert Suarez, resulting in a come-from-behind road win. Our condensed game recaps cover all of yesterday’s…