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Monkey Bytes: June 30
Although Saturday only yielded five saves, there were high-leverage events of interest throughout the slate. Atlanta and the Angels both recorded walk-off wins in extra-innings. The Dodgers scored seven runs in the top of the 11th during their eventual win. Relievers secured seven wins in the 15-game slate, and with July on the horizon, bullpens…
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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…
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Monkey Bytes: June 27
Wednesday provided one of the strangest slates in recent memory. Of the 16 games played, five had a reliever record a win, and only five ended in a save. Two were a reliever’s first of the season: Adrian Houser (NYM) and Trent Thornton (SEA). Eight high-leverage relievers made non-save appearances, including James McArthur, Mason Miller,…
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Monkey Bytes: June 26
Tuesday did not provide a full slate, with St. Louis and Atlanta postponed for a split doubleheader until today. However, relievers recorded eight wins and seven saves. Only two relievers suffered a loss, one by the Royals, which will be highlighted below. Three Takeaways Our condensed and full game recaps cover Tuesday’s contests’ high-leverage events…
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Monkey Bytes: June 24
Sunday proved volatile, not only in close contests but also because two closers will be unavailable over the next two weeks. Today’s Three Takeaways segment will cover these two relievers and their bullpens. As for the games, there were five wins by relievers and ten saves, though one was a three-inning outing by a Texas…