Tag: Scott Barlow
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Streaming for Holds and SOLDS: Week 7
Given the volatility of high-leverage roles and performances, many prefer streaming relievers in leagues with separate categories for holds or those that combine saves plus holds (SOLDS). With this in mind, a snapshot, by league with their leverage trends in chart form. American League Leverage Trends Link: https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/3U0Dm/7/ AL Teams with 7 Games in Week…
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Monkey Bytes, April 17: Frustrating leverage patterns in Milwaukee and Seattle, Extra-inning contests, Game Recaps, and more
Despite one postponed contest on Tuesday, the slate provided pockets of production, but also featured blown saves by three closers, wreaking further havoc in an already chaotic season. Adding insult to injury, Milwaukee deployed its saves leader, Abner Uribe in the fourth inning, and Seattle called upon Andrés Muñoz with the game on the line…
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Under the Hood: Two Potential Relievers on the “hot” seat
With a new scoring period on the horizon, taking a look at underlying data by struggling relievers may provide an idea of how long their proverbial leash may be. Our first installment will feature two closers struggling with their command after the first week and a half of games. José Leclerc, Texas Rangers After anchoring…
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Jason Adam, Daniel Bard hit the IL
September 4, 2023 St. Louis Cardinals – JoJo Romero got a second day off after throwing 35 pitches on Friday, as did Ryan Helsley, who made his first appearance off the IL in the same game. That left the save chance to Giovanny Gallegos, who converted for his 10th of the season. Hierarchy remains: *Romero…
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Gregory Santos has forgettable outing
August 17, 2023 Seattle Mariners – Matt Brash picked up his third save of the year, with Andres Munoz getting the day off. Ring the bell for the VSW. Hierarchy remains: Munoz | Brash | Topa. San Diego Padres – Scott Barlow has had a rough start to his Padres career, allowing 9 runs across…