Tag: miami marlins
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ladder | August 16
Looking to snap a three-game losing streak, Rob Thomson called on his closer with a four-run lead in Washington. Jhoan Durán had not pitched since Sunday, so getting in work made sense. However, while facing his first batter, Paul DeJong, a line drive comebacker when off the closer’s ankle, and after a delay waiting for…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 13
Once again, Houston steals the introduction, placing its closer, Josh Hader, on the 15-day injured list: Manager Joe Espada would not commit to defined roles during future save chances, making this another dreaded post-trade deadline committee, covered by Brian McTaggart in this post for MLB.com: Bryan Abreu has nine career saves, without one this season,…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 11
Sunday provided drama during high-leverage events, but not many decisions. Relievers recorded five wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Jeff Hoffman), and five saves while suffering six losses across the 15-game slate. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for August 11 Three Takeaways (1)…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 8
Sorry for the delay, but the four-game slate provided time for research this morning. After our recaps, we’ll take a look at our bullpens, which are designated as committees for stash candidates or diamonds in the rough. In Thursday’s games, relievers recorded two wins, a save, and two losses. Here are the leverage events of…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 7
Wednesday’s full slate provided a bevy of decisions for relievers who recorded seven wins and nine saves while suffering six losses. There were saves in many forms, including a one-out save and a five-out save. Here they are in condensed form: Another light schedule for the save streamers, though yesterday’s recommendations went 2-for-2: Vulture Save…