Tag: W2W4

  • Monkey Bytes: August 2

    Monkey Bytes: August 2

    Although small, Thursday’s five-game slate provided plenty of intrigue, especially the last three contests. Raisel Iglesias secured his 23rd save while working in a third straight game. Ryan Helsley allowed a walk-off rally by the Cubs, and cagy veteran Hunter Strickland suffered a blown save versus the Rockies. Closer CliffsNotes What to Watch For This…

  • What to Watch For: Weekend of May 17-through-19

    What to Watch For: Weekend of May 17-through-19

    Although many bullpens have settled into structured hierarchies, many situations remain in flux whether its performance by the team’s closer or the relievers setting him up. Here are the situations which require our focus this weekend. American League Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Kansas City Royals Los Angeles Angels Minnesota…

  • Monkey Bytes, May 10: Sewald secures his first save while Kopech and Hader record their fourth, What to Watch For, and more

    Small slates often provided limited leverage outcomes, but Thursday’s seven-game slate did yield three saves, including the first of 2024 for Paul Sewald. How his team deploys him will determine his fantasy ceiling, with pitching on consecutive days being his last hurdle. Because of the limited game action, there will also be a rehab outing…

  • Monkey Bytes, May 3: Doval records his sixth save, Game Recaps, and What to Watch For

    Given the small six-game slate from Thursday yielding one save, today’s Monkey Bytes will follow a different format, combining both leagues into one recap. Closer CliffsNotes from May 2 (RP | BAL): Entering in the top of the fifth, Keegan Akin stranded two runners, and collected his first win while tossing 1.1 innings, giving up…

  • Monkey Bytes, April 7: Two closers record their first saves of the season, Ancillary saves, Quick Hits, and more

    Saturday’s full slate provided some intriguing and frustrating appearances across its 15 contests. Today’s post will highlight high-leverage events of interest, along with some notes about reliever’s performances in them. Texas Rangers – Pressed into duty when Josh Sborz had to leave during the eighth with an injury after retiring both batters faced, getting credit…