Tag: minnesota twins
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Monkey Bytes: June 19
Tuesday provided a high volume of high-leverage events, including six wins by relievers and three via walk-offs. There were 10 saves across the 15-game slate, including three requiring only one out. Both Chicago teams recorded a save, though the names may be a surprise. Three Takeaways Our condensed and full game recaps cover Tuesday’s high-leverage…
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Monkey Bytes: June 17
Sunday featured a full slate and a bonus contest with a doubleheader in Minnesota for a total of 16 games. There were four wins by relievers, two of the “bulk follower” variety, and nine saves, including two by Twins relievers during a sweep. However, the injury front was not quiet. Yimi García was pulled during…
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Monkey Bytes: June 15
Friday night full slates produce a bounty of high-leverage events. Three relievers recorded wins and there were nine saves yesterday, including the first by Seranthony Domínguez in the bottom of the 11th against the Orioles. Three Takeaways Our condensed and full-game recaps cover Friday’s high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes American League (RP | BAL):…
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Monkey Bytes; June 13
Wednesday provided five reliever wins and nine saves across a full 15-game slate. It featured another sullied save for Héctor Neris in Tampa Bay and a white-knuckle ride with Trevor Megill closing out a win over the Blue Jays. Today will mark the return of Edwin Díaz with the Mets, and his manager said he…
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Tuesday’s Three Takeaways: Astros, Twins, and White Sox Reliever Notes
Because game summaries cannot fully capture developing leverage situations, this column will focus on specific teams or relievers from a fantasy lens. Our initial post will delve into the lack of depth in Houston’s leverage ladder, how Minnesota was willing to use Jhoan Durán in a third straight game, and the downward spiral in the…