Closer Monkey | 2026
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Updated MLB Closer Depth Chart
* = closer-by-committee
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Closer Monkey’s Updated RP Rankings | 3.27.2026
Although there have been limited games over the first two days of the regular season, teams have deployed some interesting usage patterns. It’s easy to overreact, but there have been some shifts in the rankings. Also, our updated rankings will no longer list relievers currently on the injured list. Relievers on the Rise Rankings this…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.27.2026
Thursday featured 11 games with relievers recording three wins and six saves while suffering five losses and one blown save. Our three takeaways return with notes on the following bullpens: St. Louis, Tampa Bay, and Washington, followed by game recaps and what to watch for in today’s contests. For those interested in our premium option…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.26.2026
With one game in the books for the regular season, it’s clear fantasy players overpaid for Aaron Judge. All kidding aside, there will be movement across all formats this weekend after teams’ plans for the high-leverage innings are executed, which will affect valuation of relievers. In Wednesday’s contest, Camilo Doval retired the side and recorded…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.25.2026
With Opening Day here, our focus remains on spring results and potential changes in bullpen hierarchies. Today’s ledger features the limited Spring Training results from Tuesday, and bullpen notes from multiple team beat writers from MLB.com. For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30 and covers the…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.24.2026
With Opening Day only one more sleep, our focus remains on spring results and potential changes in bullpen hierarchies. Today’s ledger features the Spring Training games from Monday. For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30 and covers the season. This will be run via Substack for…
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