Closer Monkey | 2026
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Updated RP Rankings and WW Thoughts | 8.21.2026
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. This will be the last update preceding the trade deadline. This is the first batch of rankings since the trade deadline, although some hierarchies remain…
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Updated MLB Closer Depth Chart
* = closer-by-committee
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.21.2026
Thursday’s 9-game slate featured three wins, six saves, one loss, and two blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,000 saves this season by 235 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save. Here…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.20.2026
Wednesday’s slate featured 11 wins, 11 saves, six losses, and five blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 994 saves this season by 235 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save. Here are…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.19.2026
Tuesday’s slate featured four wins, eight saves, three losses, and three blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 983 saves this season by 235 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save. Here are…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.18.2026
Monday’s slate featured six wins, seven saves, three losses, and four blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 975 saves this season by 234 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save. Here are…
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