Tag: Texas Rangers
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Monkey Bytes, March 29: Foley records the first Tigers save, Suarez notches his second, Jax owns the ninth, Game Recaps, and more
Closer hijinks should be expected on Opening Day. However, things were a bit frenetic as the first window of games concluded. Recaps from these outcomes, along with the high-leverage notes of interest get covered in today’s Monkey Bytes. Detroit Tigers – It did not take long for some chaos on Opening Day courtesy of A.J.…
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Monkey Bytes, March 28: Burning question(s) for all 30 teams
It’s the calm before the storm, with Opening Day upon us. Every team starts this season with hopes and aspirations, along with the fantasy community. Because there are no results worth sharing, going through each team’s high-leverage questions before games count makes sense. These will be split by league. Enjoy. American League Baltimore Orioles With…
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Monkey Bytes, March 27: Jansen clears his last hurdle, and the final spring tune-ups for four other closers
A light game schedule on Tuesday, and all teams off on Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s “domestic” Opening Day makes this a quick post. However, more content will be provided before the season begins. One more sleep until baseball, life is good. Boston Red Sox – Assuaging the fears of his manager, Kenley Jansen fired a clean…
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Spring Vibes, March 24: More Toronto Reliever News, Kopech hits 101 m.p.h., and Game Recaps
Toronto Blue Jays – Two different posts provided a bit more insight on the runways for a return by Opening Day for Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson. First, this post confirms Swanson threw on Thursday and Friday, but Romano will throw today (Sunday, March 24), not yesterday as previously reported. Later on Saturday, Shi Davidi…
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Spring Vibes, March 21: Phillips records the first save of 2024, Padres bullpen falters late, Tanner Scott turning the corner, Game Recaps, and more
Beginning with a game that counts during the Seoul Series, one team mounted a late-inning rally, benefiting from a fortuitous baseball going through a fielder’s glove. The other team managed the game like it was the playoffs, but ran out high-leverage relievers in the eighth while saving its “closer’ for the ninth. Plus, game recaps…