Tag: Phil Maton
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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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Monkey Bytes: July 10
Two postponed games shortened Tuesday’s slate slightly, but five relievers recorded wins, and five saves were secured. San Francisco won via a walk-off wild pitch. Detroit and Cleveland played a second straight extra-inning contest, which leaves one bullpen stretched thin entering today’s match-up. On the rehab front, Tuesday provided multiple tidbits, recapped in condensed form:…
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Trade Deadline Primer, 3.0: An evolving market may take shape by the All-Star break
Many columns regarding the Trade Deadline have been posted, but the reliever market is not yet robust. It will pick up momentum, especially during the All-Star break. Teams will have a better idea about their chances for the playoffs, making tough roster decisions easier. Entering gameplay on July 5, the last Wild Card spot in…
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Monkey Bytes: June 20
Wednesday’s slate featured six reliever wins and nine saves. Two were in extra-innings recording by Phil Maton and Dillon Tate. Colten Brewer also held on for his first major league save, navigating around two walks. At the same time, Héctor Neris received an extra day off for a mental reset, which segues nicely into our…
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Monkey Bytes, May 5: Kimbrel removed during the 9th, Two Ancillary Saves, and Holmes locks down his 11th
Saturday provided a slippery slate for saves, with only six recorded across the 15-game slate. There’s nothing imminent, but Baltimore may manage the workload of Craig Kimbrel much more closely moving forward, he was removed from his save chance with runners on the corners and one out in Cincinnati. Two ancillary saves occurred, but both…