Tag: Robert Suarez

  • Monkey Bytes: July 4

    First, a happy and safe July Fourth to our Closer Monkey community. Please enjoy your time with family and friends. During last night’s full slate, relievers had two multiple-inning wins, two wins after a blown save, and six in all. There were eight saves, including a historical one by Craig Kimbrel. He moved into fourth…

  • Updated Tiered Rankings for Saves, and SOLDS: Week 15

    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…

  • 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…

  • Closer Monkey Updated Tiered Rankings, Saves and SOLDS: Week 14

    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 24. Injured relievers and closers on suspension will not be listed in these tiers. They slot back in once they return. Tiered Closer…

  • Monkey Bytes: June 23

    Monkey Bytes: June 23

    Baseball-Reference classifies a blowout win as a five-run differential or higher. Saturday’s slate featured eight games decided this way. Two contests with a four-run margin also made high-leverage events scarce. Only two relievers recorded a win, and four secured a save. However, Pittsburgh not using David Bednar alarmed fantasy managers, though an explanation surfaced after…