Tag: Seranthony Domínguez
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Monkey Bytes, April 16: Hader struggles in a non-save outing, Yates shuts the door on his first save, Game Recaps, and more
Preseason plans often go awry in the world of high leverage, but the recent reversal of fortunes for teams in Texas remains a surprise. Houston has only won six of its first 18 games and yielded one save in them. However, the usage patterns by the team’s new manager proves more confounding for those rostering…
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Monkey Bytes, March 27; Part 2: Sorting through projected bullpen committees
Fantasy players hate the words, closer-by-committee. Although baseball’s leverage usage patterns evolve with advanced analytics maximizing match-ups, clarity in a bullpen makes life easier. Because of injuries or manager preferences, there are five potential unsettled hierarchies, with Colorado a possibility. With this in mind, this post will provide insight into how save situations may unfold,…
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Updated Tiered Rankings, March 23 (Jewett)
Appreciating this remains a fluid process, especially given the recent injury news for many relievers, a second run of tiered rankings seems appropriate, especially for those who may be drafting or taking part in an auction this weekend. These rankings do not reflect average draft position (available at Fantasy Pros). Instead, they are based on…
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Top 60 Relievers for SOLDS, March 22 (Jewett)
Leagues that use SOLDS (saves plus holds) allow fantasy players a little more leeway while building a roster. One can target the best relievers on teams with high win totals, not necessarily targeting “closers“, which creates unique values, especially for relievers with strong K-BB percentages and strong ratios. Fusing blended projections from Fangraphs with my…