Closer Monkey | 2026
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.11.2026
Friday’s slate featured six wins, six saves, eight losses, and six blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 717 saves this season by 191 different pitchers. Here are the vulture save options: Vulture Save Options for 7.11.2026 Doubleheader Options Vulture Save Stash for 7.12.2026 For those interested in…
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Updated MLB Closer Depth Chart
* = closer-by-committee
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RP Rankings and Waiver Wire Notes | 7.10.2026
Because saves have been so volatile this season, refreshing them before the weekend games and waiver wire runs should help fantasy managers prepare for recent changes in the high-leverage ecosystem. When assessing the rankings, understand that they remain fluid as sample sizes grow. They are a mix of in-season results and rest-of-season potential. Rankings should…
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National League Trade Deadline Primer | 7.1.2026
Although things in the American League feel more unsettled, in the National League, there is a larger divide between the teams, with no team closer than three games to the last Wild Card position entering play on July 10, and already three teams behind by double digits. Here are the updated standings from MLB.com: The…
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American League Trade Deadline Primer | 7.10.2026
As the All-Star approaches, we are just over three weeks from the trade deadline. Teams’ outlooks regarding buying, selling, or doing a bit of both continue to fluctuate as the standings evolve. Understanding that this is only the beginning of the trade season, a team may strike early, making this a necessary part of our…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.10.2026
Thursday’s 13-game slate featured five wins, six saves, four losses, and two blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 711 saves this season by 191 different pitchers. Here are the vulture save options: Vulture Save Options for 7.10.2026 Vulture Save Stashes for 7.11.2026 For those interested in our…
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