Tag: seattle mariners

  • Monkey Bytes; June 1

    Friday’s full slate yielded seven wins and seven saves by relievers. It also provided a hot topic with Toronto not using Jordan Romano during a 14-inning contest against the Pirates. Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reported after the game that the closer is day-to-day with elbow soreness, with no context on the severity of the issue.…

  • Monkey Bytes; May 30

    Wednesday’s slate only yielded three saves, but there were some interesting high-leverage events. Plus, fantasy managers should monitor the Blue Jays bullpen, as noted in our recap below. A few vulture options can be deployed on today’s limited eight-game slate, and it’s almost June. Last, the Mets bullpen remains ineffective, and the team placed Edwin…

  • Monkey Bytes; May 29

    Tuesday’s full slate was reduced by one postponement, but the Dodgers/Mets doubleheader still provided 15 games. Speaking of which, Los Angeles recorded a sweep with two saves, including Blake Treinen‘s first this year. Plus, the team will activate its closer on Friday. There was an injury scare in Milwaukee when a comeback line drive struck…

  • Monkey Bytes; May 28

    Monkey Bytes; May 28

    Monday’s 10-game slate resulted in four reliever wins and five saves. Colorado remained hot, snapping Cleveland’s win streak, with Jalen Beeks holding on for his fifth save. This hierarchy remains fluid in our designation, but Tyler Kinley had pitched in three of the previous four days. Lucas Sims secured his first save of the season,…

  • Monkey Bytes; May 27

    Sunday provided more questions than answers about Detroit’s bullpen, leaving fantasy managers wondering which reliever will emerge as the preferred save option. It may be worth avoiding in the near term until any semblance of structure in high-leverage roles materializes. Bud Black did not confirm leverage roles after the Rockies’ win over the Phillies, but…