Tag: Michael Tonkin

  • Monkey Bytes: August 15

    Monkey Bytes: August 15

    Wednesday’s split slate featured 15 games, with seven relievers recording a win while five secured a save. Michael Tonkin (NYY) notched the third three-inning save in the last two days, closing out an eight-run win over the White Sox. The slate also included three extra-inning games, with Detroit, Houston, and Texas emerging victorious. For those…

  • Monkey Bytes: July 31

    Monkey Bytes: July 31

    It’s a difficult time of year with many fantasy players transitioning toward football preparations, the trade deadline, and managers providing sometimes misleading information. Doing our due diligence can reap dividends, but patience may be required, especially for those who stashed Ben Joyce for second-half saves. Tuesday’s slate provided five reliever wins, two via bulk relief…

  • Monkey Bytes: June 29

    Monkey Bytes: June 29

    Full slate Fridays usually provide a bevy of high-leverage events. Last night did not disappoint, with seven relievers recording wins, including one after a blown save and a walk-off rally (Camilo Doval). Six saves were also recorded, including an MLB-leading 29th by Ryan Helsley. It will not be covered in our revamped Closer CliffsNotes, but…

  • Monkey Bytes; June 11

    Although Monday only provided a seven-game slate, relievers recorded three wins, including a walk-off in Seattle and three saves. Michael Kopech has not recorded a save since May 15 and his grip on the closer role for the White Sox may be in jeopardy. Minnesota warmed up Jhoan Durán for a potential save, but his…

  • Rays’ Pete Fairbanks returns, records save as Jason Adam sets him up

    June 16, 2023 Tampa Bay Rays — Pete Fairbanks returned from the IL Thursday and slid right into ninth-inning duty, retiring the side on 10 pitches to earn his seventh save. Jason Adam pitched the eighth inning. We’ll move Fairbanks to the front of this committee as a result. Updated hierarchy: *Fairbanks | Adam |…