Tag: Pete Fairbanks
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Monkey Bytes: July 5
Thursday’s full slate included five reliever wins and seven saves, including two relievers recording their first saves of the year. Three wins featured multiple-inning outings by relievers, including an impressive one by Justin Martinez. Three Takeaways Next, our condensed game recaps cover Thursday’s high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes American League Baltimore Orioles – Taking…
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Month in Review for Relievers: Results of Interest and Trends through the end of June 2024
As the sample sizes grow and teams pass the halfway point of the season, it helps break down performance in monthly splits. Using underlying metrics and hard statistical data, some intriguing names emerge in the June leaderboards with the Trade Deadline fast approaching. League Saves Blown Saves Save Opportunites It’s remarkable how closely aligned 2024…
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Updated Tiered Rankings for Saves, and SOLDS: Week 15
Although rankings change rapidly, our tiered ranks combine current season results while considering the rest of the season and should not be considered gospel. Here is the latest entering gameplay on July 1. Injured relievers will not be listed in these tiers. They slot back in once they return. These will shift rapidly, especially when…
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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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Trade Deadline Primer, 2.0: Relievers in a fluid market
Not much has changed since last week’s first Trade Deadline Primer, but writers’ clickbait will continue, especially once we enter July. How teams handle their rosters will evolve over the next two weeks ahead of the All-Star game and take shape with about a week left before the July 30 deadline. Setting a baseline, here…