Tag: Tanner Scott
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Trade Deadline Primer, 3.0: An evolving market may take shape by the All-Star break
Many columns regarding the Trade Deadline have been posted, but the reliever market is not yet robust. It will pick up momentum, especially during the All-Star break. Teams will have a better idea about their chances for the playoffs, making tough roster decisions easier. Entering gameplay on July 5, the last Wild Card spot in…
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Monkey Bytes: July 5
Thursday’s full slate included five reliever wins and seven saves, including two relievers recording their first saves of the year. Three wins featured multiple-inning outings by relievers, including an impressive one by Justin Martinez. Three Takeaways Next, our condensed game recaps cover Thursday’s high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes American League Baltimore Orioles – Taking…
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Month in Review for Relievers: Results of Interest and Trends through the end of June 2024
As the sample sizes grow and teams pass the halfway point of the season, it helps break down performance in monthly splits. Using underlying metrics and hard statistical data, some intriguing names emerge in the June leaderboards with the Trade Deadline fast approaching. League Saves Blown Saves Save Opportunites It’s remarkable how closely aligned 2024…
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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…
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Monkey Bytes: June 30
Although Saturday only yielded five saves, there were high-leverage events of interest throughout the slate. Atlanta and the Angels both recorded walk-off wins in extra-innings. The Dodgers scored seven runs in the top of the 11th during their eventual win. Relievers secured seven wins in the 15-game slate, and with July on the horizon, bullpens…