Tag: The Athletics

  • Monkey Bytes | April 17

    Monkey Bytes | April 17

    Relievers had a highly successful slate on Wednesday, posting five wins and nine saves while only suffering three losses and one blown save. While one reliever works his way back to Boston, a second-year reliever notched his second save. Plus, what is going on with Griffin Jax? Three Takeaways (1) Slaten secures his second: Preserving…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 16

    Monkey Bytes | April 16

    Tuesday’s full slate was a productive one for relievers. They recorded four wins and nine saves while only suffering one loss and two blown saves. Alexis Díaz debuted for the Reds, but spotty command cut his outing short, covered in today’s takeaways. Three Takeaways (1) Alexis returns, but his command did not: After warming up…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 13

    Monkey Bytes | April 13

    Saturday’s slate resulted in four reliever wins, eight saves, three losses, and only three blown saves, one of which was a prominent one by the Brewers in Milwaukee. This leads off today’s takeaways. Three Takeaways (1) Megill’s knee and command must be monitored: Pressed into action with one out and a runner on third, Trevor…

  • What to Watch For: April 11

    What to Watch For: April 11

    There are closer situations that remain unsettled and reliever outcomes worth tracking this weekend before waiver runs transpire. Here are the pertinent details fantasy players should be closely monitoring. American League Baltimore Orioles: Will Félix Bautista convert a save? It’s a limited sample, but he’s posted a 33.3 first-strike percentage and a 53.3 percent strike…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 6

    Monkey Bytes | April 6

    Inclement weather postponed St. Louis at Boston, making Saturday a 14-game slate. Relievers recorded five wins and two losses while converting five saves. Luke Jackson secured his MLB-leading fifth save, which segues nicely into today’s three takeaways. Three Takeaways (1) Jackson converts his fifth save: The fantasy community was apprehensive about taking a chance on…