Tag: W2W4
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Monkey Bytes: August 23
Thursday’s 10-game slate was a quiet one for high-leverage events. Only two relievers recorded a win, with one being a bulk appearance by Ryan Yarbrough (TOR). Three relievers recorded a save, including an MLB-leading 39th by Ryan Helsley. Our condensed game recaps cover the limited leverage outcomes from yesterday. Closer CliffsNotes Vulture Save Options for…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…