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Rapid Reaction | Raisel Iglesias
He was unavailable last Saturday after sleeping on his shoulder wrong, appeared on Sunday showing no ill effects, but Raisel Iglesias has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 20: At least this will be an easy pivot to Robert Suarez. He’s been terrific this season and has already secured a save.…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.20.2026
Sunday’s slate featured seven wins by relievers, though two were accompanied by a blown save, seven saves, and four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: As for the vulture options across today’s slate: Vulture Save Options for 4.20.2026 Vulture Save Stashes for 4.21.2026 For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.19.2026
Saturday was overwhelming at times. Of the 15 games, only one did not have a reliever record at least a win or a save: the Yankees’ win over Kansas City. Otherwise, relief pitchers recorded seven wins and seven losses while converting 11 saves. Here are the saves in condensed form: As for the vulture options…
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Rapid Reaction | Jhoan Duran to the IL
I blame myself for pronouncing the death of the “floating closer” concept for the Phillies following the acquisition of Jhoan Duran. It did occur, but the talented closer has been placed on the 15-day injured list during random oblique injury week: Beginning with the team’s Win Probability Added results through games played on April 17:…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.18.2026
Friday’s full slate featured five wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save, five losses, and six saves. Here are the saves in condensed form: As for the vulture options across today’s slate: Vulture Save Options for 4.18.2026 Vulture Save Stashes for 4.19.2026 For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use…