Tag: Washington Nationals

  • Monkey Bytes: June 14

    Monkey Bytes: June 14

    Sometimes, smaller slates like Thursday’s do not provide many storylines in the high-leverage ecosystem. However, yesterday’s 11 contests yielded three reliever wins, two via walk-offs, six saves, and two blown saves with a win attached (Shelby Miller; Michael Kopech). It also featured the return of Edwin Díaz, though he appeared with his team down by…

  • Monkey Bytes; June 13

    Wednesday provided five reliever wins and nine saves across a full 15-game slate. It featured another sullied save for Héctor Neris in Tampa Bay and a white-knuckle ride with Trevor Megill closing out a win over the Blue Jays. Today will mark the return of Edwin Díaz with the Mets, and his manager said he…

  • Monkey Bytes; June 12

    Tuesday’s full slate yielded five wins by relievers and eight saves. It did not satisfy those hoping for an Andrés Muñoz save chance. It was Ryne Stanek appearing in a second straight contest instead. Based on team reports, Muñoz will be available on a day-to-day basis, which will be frustrating from a fantasy perspective. If…

  • Monkey Bytes; June 8

    Friday featured some intriguing usage patterns and a scoreless tie after nine innings between the Dodgers and the Yankees in the Bronx. Five relievers, including Michael Grove, recorded wins as a reliever, and there were eight saves. Kansas City overcame an early eight-run deficit for a walk-off win, and Mason Miller benefited from a walk-off…

  • Monkey Bytes; June 3

    Monkey Bytes; June 3

    Sunday’s slate featured seven reliever wins, including three in games decided by ninth-inning rallies (Arizona, Kansas City, New York Yankees). Two wins were recorded by relievers of interest in dynasty formats, Justin Martinez and Will Klein. Command remains an issue for each, but their upside lies in velocity and swinging strikes. Keep tabs on their…