Closer Monkey | 2026
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Updated MLB Closer Depth Chart
* = closer-by-committee
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.26.2026
Tuesday’s slate had 12 of its 15 games decided by three runs or less, nine by two or fewer, and four one-run contests. This resulted in 11 wins, ten saves, eight losses, and six blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,035 saves this season by 237 different…
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Updated RP Rankings | 8.24.2026
Another week has passed, and more changes have taken place across the closer ecosystem. Tanner Scott will be the Dodgers closer until Edwin Díaz returns, and even after he’s activated. Justin Martinez has not been used in a leverage situation since rejoining the Diamondbacks. As time passes, some teams remain in flux or relying on…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.25.2026
Monday’s 10-game slate featured three wins, five saves, two losses, and two blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,025 saves this season by 236 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 | 8.24.2026
Sunday’s slate featured eight wins (though one was accompanied by a blown save), six saves, five losses, and two blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,020 saves this season by 236 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.23.2026
Saturday’s slate featured six wins, nine saves, six losses, and five blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,014 saves this season by 236 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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Rapid Reaction | Pete Fairbanks
Taking over a tied game at the top of the ninth, Pete Fairbanks issued a walk, then departed with the trainer. While watching the game, he seemed to indicate he had no feeling in his hand, which is synonymous with his Raynaud’s syndrome. This usually necessitates an IL stint, though it’s premature to say at…
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