Closer Monkey | 2026
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Spring Vibes, March 23: Toronto RP Update, Breaking Down Unsettled Bullpens, and Game Recaps
Toronto Blue Jays – It’s behind a paywall, so the quotes will be brief, however, Kaitlyn McGrath provided updates in her Five questions for the Blue Jays on two key relievers. Erik Swanson played catch on Thursday and Friday while Jordan Romano will throw today (March 23). Because of the timeline, both relievers status for…
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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…
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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…
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Spring Vibes, March 22: Suarez shines in Seoul, Jansen declares himself ready for Opening Day, Bednar debuts, Game Recaps, and more
San Diego Padres – Despite letting two of three inherited runners score in the eighth on a Mookie Betts single, Robert Suarez settled in against the Dodgers, tossing 1.1 scoreless frames and striking out two for his first save of the season. He threw 24 pitches (66.7 Strike%) and induced five whiffs (20.8 SwStr%) versus the…
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Spring Vibes, March 21: Phillips records the first save of 2024, Padres bullpen falters late, Tanner Scott turning the corner, Game Recaps, and more
Beginning with a game that counts during the Seoul Series, one team mounted a late-inning rally, benefiting from a fortuitous baseball going through a fielder’s glove. The other team managed the game like it was the playoffs, but ran out high-leverage relievers in the eighth while saving its “closer’ for the ninth. Plus, game recaps…
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