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Monkey Bytes | April 16
Tuesday’s full slate was a productive one for relievers. They recorded four wins and nine saves while only suffering one loss and two blown saves. Alexis Díaz debuted for the Reds, but spotty command cut his outing short, covered in today’s takeaways. Three Takeaways (1) Alexis returns, but his command did not: After warming up…
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Monkey Bytes | April 15
Monday’s 10-game slate featured six games decided by five or more runs (blowouts), resulting in one win by a reliever and only two saves. Relievers also recorded two losses and a blown save, but today’s focus will be on the two closers who posted saves. Devin Williams Entering with a three-run lead against the Royals’…
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Monkey Bytes | April 13
Saturday’s slate resulted in four reliever wins, eight saves, three losses, and only three blown saves, one of which was a prominent one by the Brewers in Milwaukee. This leads off today’s takeaways. Three Takeaways (1) Megill’s knee and command must be monitored: Pressed into action with one out and a runner on third, Trevor…
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Monkey Bytes | April 10
Wednesday’s full slate provided many turbulent outings and close contests. Relievers recorded eight wins and seven losses while converting six saves. However, there were five blown saves, though the roughest appearances were by closers in non-save capacities. Three Takeaways (1) Edwin’s velocity: Working with reduced velocity, Edwin Díaz struggled in a non-save appearance at the…
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Monkey Bytes | April 8
Monday’s 11-game slate yielded seven saves, one win by a reliever, though a blown save accompanied it. Relievers also suffered two losses. One recorded his first career save in a piggyback appearance spanning four innings, and there was a one-out save. Which segues into our three takeaways. Three Takeaways (1) Santillan’s save: A fantasy favorite…