Category: Rankings

  • Tiered Rankings for Saves, April 5

    Noting these rankings remain fluid, here’s an updated tiered look at relievers for saves-only formats entering the weekend. Tier One Tier Two Tier Three Tier Four Tier Five Thanks for being a part of the Closer Monkey community.

  • Updated Tiered Rankings, March 23 (Jewett)

    Updated Tiered Rankings, March 23 (Jewett)

    Appreciating this remains a fluid process, especially given the recent injury news for many relievers, a second run of tiered rankings seems appropriate, especially for those who may be drafting or taking part in an auction this weekend. These rankings do not reflect average draft position (available at Fantasy Pros). Instead, they are based on…

  • Top 60 Relievers for SOLDS, March 22 (Jewett)

    Leagues that use SOLDS (saves plus holds) allow fantasy players a little more leeway while building a roster. One can target the best relievers on teams with high win totals, not necessarily targeting “closers“, which creates unique values, especially for relievers with strong K-BB percentages and strong ratios. Fusing blended projections from Fangraphs with my…

  • Tiered Rankings (March 1, 2024)

    Tiered Rankings (March 1, 2024)

    With March upon us and draft season on the horizon, it’s time for the first run of tiered rankings. It’s difficult to choose which reliever will be the “closer” for a few teams, and many may prefer avoiding certain situations, like these three: At present, there are three writers ready at the wheel for Closer…