Tag: Pete Fairbanks
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Monkey Bytes: June 21
Smaller slates like last night’s nine-game one can provide limited high-leverage events or a multitude of them. Yesterday’s contests yielded six saves, two blown saves resulting in a win, and five wins by relievers. Headlining the saves, Arizona played its first game, which was not decided by five or more runs in 11 games, providing…
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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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Closer Monkey Updated Tiered Rankings, Saves and SOLDS: Week 13
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 June 17. These may change once news regarding the severity of Yimi García‘s elbow soreness updates. If a reliever resides on the injured list,…
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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 14
Sometimes, smaller slates like Thursday’s do not provide many storylines in the high-leverage ecosystem. However, yesterday’s 11 contests yielded three reliever wins, two via walk-offs, six saves, and two blown saves with a win attached (Shelby Miller; Michael Kopech). It also featured the return of Edwin Díaz, though he appeared with his team down by…