Closer Monkey | 2026
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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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Updated MLB Closer Depth Chart
* = closer-by-committee
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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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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.22.2026
Friday’s slate featured seven wins (one accompanied by a blown save), five saves, seven losses, and seven blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,005 saves this season by 235 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.21.2026
Thursday’s 9-game slate featured three wins, six saves, one loss, and two blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,000 saves this season by 235 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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