Closer Monkey | 2026
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National League Trade Deadline Update | 7.16.2026
With the second half about to begin, things remain unsettled in the National League, with only four teams not within four games of the last Wild Card spot. From MLB.com: Because sites can view things differently, the updated playoff odds from Fangraphs and Baseball-Reference will be shared. First, Fangraphs: And, from Baseball Reference: This post…
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Updated MLB Closer Depth Chart
* = closer-by-committee
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1H in Review | The State of the Save in 2026
With the first half of the season completed, it’s time to reassess the state of saves from a fantasy perspective. Volume has not been a problem in 2026. However, securing saves on a team’s ledger has been more challenging, with fewer relievers accruing at least ten or fifteen saves than in the two previous seasons…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.13.2026
Sunday’s slate featured nine wins, seven saves, nine losses, and six blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 735 saves this season by 195 different pitchers. On the precipice of the All-Star break and the conclusion of the first half, here are the save trends since 2021 through…
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RP Rankings and Waiver Wire Notes | 7.10.2026
Because saves have been so volatile this season, refreshing them before the weekend games and waiver wire runs should help fantasy managers prepare for recent changes in the high-leverage ecosystem. When assessing the rankings, understand that they remain fluid as sample sizes grow. They are a mix of in-season results and rest-of-season potential. Rankings should…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.12.2026
Saturday’s slate featured eight wins (three of which were accompanied by blown saves), 11 saves, five losses, and five blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 728 saves this season by 194 different pitchers. On the precipice of the All-Star break and the conclusion of the first half,…
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