Closer Monkey | 2026
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Updated MLB Closer Depth Chart
* = closer-by-committee
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.7.2026
Monday’s 13-game slate resulted in five wins and six losses by relievers, with 10 saves converted. Here are the saves in condensed form: Today’s three takeaways cover Tampa Bay, Texas, and Colorado. As for the vulture options across today’s slate: Vulture Save Options for 4.7.2026 For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please…
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Closer Monkey’s Updated Rankings | 4.6.2026
As more data accrues during game action, some rankings will stabilize, though the reliever market remains fluid. Rankings are a mixture of early-season results and rest-of-season forecasts. These can fluctuate by format and change quickly, so they should be used as a guide, not as gospel. Relievers on the Rise Relievers on the Decline Reliever…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.6.2026
Sunday’s slate was an overwhelming force of nature, featuring 11 wins and 11 losses by relievers, with 12 saves converted. Here are the saves in condensed form: Today’s three takeaways cover Bryan Abreu, Cade Smith, and Robert Garcia. As for the vulture options across today’s slate: Vulture Save Options for 4.6.2026 For those interested in…
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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…
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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…
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