Closer Monkey | 2026
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Updated Closer Monkey Rankings | 3.13.2026
With Opening Day less than two weeks away, it’s time to lock in on the ever-changing reliever landscape. Since our post on Monday: These two items change how fantasy managers approach their drafts. It forces tough decisions and tests risk-averse players. On top of this, of the 30 MLB teams, five are prepared to begin…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.13.2026
With Opening Day less than two weeks away, it’s time to focus on spring results and potential changes in bullpen hierarchies with draft season in full swing. Today’s ledger features Spring Training games from Thursday and two free agent signings. Those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30…
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Updated Closer Monkey Rankings | 3.9.2026
There are slight tweaks in the rankings based on the recent news cycle. These will continue to evolve as teams make decisions about reliever roles, but this will be a process since we have just over two weeks until Opening Day. As for the closer rankings, it’s difficult because many teams may share save opportunities,…
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Updated National League Hierarchies | 2026
Catching up with the recent news cycles, there have been numerous alterations to bullpen hierarchies in the National League. As of this writing on February 28, roles can change, but here are our adjusted outlooks for the upcoming season. Arizona Diamondbacks Projected Hierarchy: *Kevin Ginkel | *Paul Sewald | *Ryan Thompson *= closer-by-committee The relievers…
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Updated American League Hierarchies | 2026
Catching up with the recent news cycles, there have been numerous alterations to bullpen hierarchies in the American League. As of February 28, roles may change, but here are our updated outlooks for the upcoming season. Baltimore Orioles Projected Hierarchy: Ryan Helsley | Andrew Kittredge | Keegan Akin After adding Helsley as a stabilizing force…
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