Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Updated MLB Closer Depth Chart

    Updated MLB Closer Depth Chart

    * = closer-by-committee

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.5.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.5.2026

    First, and foremost, Happy Easter to those who celebrate. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Saturday’s slate resulted in six wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save, and six losses by relievers, with nine saves converted. Here are the saves in condensed form:  Today’s three takeaways include: Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and the Yankees. As…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.4.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.4.2026

    Friday resulted in six wins and losses by relievers, with six saves converted. Here are the saves in condensed form:  Today’s three takeaways include: Texas, Aroldis Chapman’s velocity, and San Francisco (yes, again). As for the vulture options across today’s slate:  Vulture Save Options for 4.4.2026 There is a doubleheader in Kansas City, and the…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.3.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.3.2026

    In a move that encapsulates the volatile market for saves this season, Tony Vitello summoned Ryan Walker with one at the top of the sixth against the Mets, with the following explanation: He recorded a strikeout against Luis Robert Jr. and induced an inning-ending flyout by Mark Vientos, throwing 12 pitches (66.7 Strike%) without a…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.2.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.2.2026

    Wednesday’s full slate resulted in four wins and losses by relievers, with seven saves converted. Here are the saves in condensed form:  Today’s three takeaways include: Emilio Pagán, Cade Smith, and the Nationals’ late-inning machinations. As for the vulture options across today’s slate:  Vulture Save Options for 4.2.2026 For those interested in our premium option…

  • Updated Closer Monkey RP Rankings | 3.30.2026

    Updated Closer Monkey RP Rankings | 3.30.2026

    Going forward, Monday will be the preferred day for rankings updates. With this in mind, and the first full weekend of MLB games completed, it’s time for a mini-reset in the rankings. These remain fluid and could be dated by the end of Monday’s full slate. However, the fantasy community loves them, so here we…

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