Tag: Texas Rangers
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Monkey Bytes: July 6
Friday’s slate featured many high-leverage events, including extra innings between the Yankees and Red Sox, a walk-off home run for the Padres, and Ryan Helsley‘s first multiple-inning outing in 2024 during his second blown save, snapping his historic streak. Seven relievers recorded wins and 11 secured saves in the 15 games last night. Sometimes, it’s…
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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: June 27
Wednesday provided one of the strangest slates in recent memory. Of the 16 games played, five had a reliever record a win, and only five ended in a save. Two were a reliever’s first of the season: Adrian Houser (NYM) and Trent Thornton (SEA). Eight high-leverage relievers made non-save appearances, including James McArthur, Mason Miller,…
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Monkey Bytes: June 24
Sunday proved volatile, not only in close contests but also because two closers will be unavailable over the next two weeks. Today’s Three Takeaways segment will cover these two relievers and their bullpens. As for the games, there were five wins by relievers and ten saves, though one was a three-inning outing by a Texas…