Closer Monkey | 2026
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Updated MLB Closer Depth Chart
* = closer-by-committee
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Updated RP Rankings | 5.18.2026
As the weeks go by, it gets more difficult to rank relievers, not easier. Usage patterns remain erratic, with some teams, while others cannot finish a lead (Cincinnati). More relievers may return soon: As our updated saves tracker illustrates, there have been more relievers securing saves, and the soft spot is in the middle. They…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 5.18.2026
Sunday’s slate featured three reliever wins, five saves, and three losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 354 saves this season, by 126 different pitchers. As for the vulture options during today’s slate: Vulture Save Options for 5.18.2026 Vulture Save Stashes for 5.19.2026 For those interested in our premium option (ad-free…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 5.17.2026
Saturday’s slate featured four reliever wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save and one was a bulk effort, nine saves, including two career firsts, and three losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 349 saves this season, by 125 different pitchers. As for the vulture options during today’s slate: …
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 5.16.2026
Friday’s slate featured eight reliever wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save, seven saves, and six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 340 saves this season, by 122 different pitchers. Here is the updated save trends tracker: As for the vulture options during today’s slate: Vulture Save Options…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 5.15.2026
Thursday’s 11-game slate featured four reliever wins, five saves, one blown save, and two losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: As for the vulture options during today’s slate: Vulture Save Options for 5.15.2026 For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30 and covers the season.…
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