Tag: Oakland A’s
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Monkey Bytes: August 6
Monday provided pockets of intrigue during high-leverage events. There were two wins, though one accompanied a blown save (Ryan Thompson) and four saves by relievers. Minnesota used a curious usage pattern, and Justin Martinez closed out a win in extra-innings for Arizona. Our condensed recaps cover all the leverage outcomes of interest from yesterday’s action.…
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Monkey Bytes: July 28
Saturday’s slate provided plenty of intrigue in a few games but only three saves. Six relievers recorded wins, though two were attached two blown saves. Three trades were made, with Carlos Estévez being the headliner. Our Trade Deadline Tracker covers these as they occur. As bullpens display signs of fatigue early in the second half,…
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Monkey Bytes: July 27
Friday provided a bevy of high-leverage events and three trades involving relievers, with more on the way soon. In last night’s slate, relievers recorded five wins and five saves. However, the most interesting storylines may have been the Yankees’ blown save in Boston and a loss in Baltimore. Closer CliffsNotes Roster Updates Seattle Mariners –…
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Monkey Bytes: July 26
Thursday’s eight-game slate provided plenty of intrigue, but the news cycle off the field was even more robust. Four relievers recorded a win yesterday, and there were five saves, including two career-firsts. Because of the smaller slate, here are the Closer CliffsNotes: Before Oakland’s game in Los Angeles, the team announced Mason Miller was placed…
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First Half in Review for Relievers: Results of Interest and Trends
Although injuries forced most of the hierarchal changes in the first half of the season, the trade deadline should provide more role changes before August. For now, looking back at the top performers helps fantasy managers prepare for the stretch run. There will also be risers and fallers in some key categories comparing first-half results…