Closer Monkey | 2026
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Updated MLB Closer Depth Chart
* = closer-by-committee
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Rapid Reaction | Pete Fairbanks
Presented with a two-run lead against the Dodgers, Pete Fairbanks took the mound trying to snap his team’s eight-game losing streak. Things did not go as planned. His outing began with Andy Pages drawing a leadoff walk, followed by a Dalton Rushing walk, and a pop-out bunt by Miguel Rojas, which would be the only…
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Updated RP Rankings |4.27.26
Updating our saves tracker, one notices a spike in relievers with saves compared with last year, and, unfortunately, a slight reduction in concentrated saves by closers at the top. It’s especially evident at the top of the ecosystem, where only one (Mason Miller) has more than seven saves. Since the two relievers who would be…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.27.2026
Sunday’s 16-game slate featured eight wins by relievers, nine saves, including two by the Rockies, and six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: As for the vulture options across today’s slate: Vulture Save Options for 4.27.2026 For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30 and…
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Rapid Reaction | Angels in Disarray
Jordan Romano had not recorded a save since April 6 and had two rough outings against the Yankees before an implosion on Saturday. He allowed three hits, four earned runs, and a walk during two-thirds of the eighth. He was removed in favor of a positional player (Adam Frazier), who allowed two of three inherited…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.26.2026
Saturday’s 14-game slate featured seven wins by relievers, five saves, and six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: As for the vulture options across today’s slate: Vulture Save Options for 4.26.2026 Doubleheader Recommendations: 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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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.25.2026
Friday’s 14-game slate featured three wins by relievers, with one accompanied by a blown save, eight saves, and three losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: As for the vulture options across today’s slate: Vulture Save Options for 4.25.2026 For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is…
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Rapid Reaction | Toronto Blue Jays
In a move that surprises no one, Toronto will be temporarily removing Jeff Hoffman from the closer role: Right now, it sounds like it will be temporary, letting him work in lower leveraged appearances until he regains confidence. Through his first 12 games, spanning 10.2 innings, his 2.063 WHIP is accompanied by a 31.6 K-BB…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.24.2026
Thursday’s nine-game slate featured five wins by relievers, four saves, and seven losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: As for the vulture options across today’s slate: Vulture Save Options for 4.24.2026 For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30 and covers the season. Premium will…
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