Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Updated RP Rankings | 7.27.2026

    Updated RP Rankings | 7.27.2026

    With one week until the trade deadline, it’s moving season for teams vying for the postseason and their front offices looking to justify roster additions. How many teams remain in contention for the last Wild Card spot will determine how robust the reliever market will be. Burning questions include:  Because teams continue using matchup-based approaches…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.27.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.27.2026

    Sunday’s slate featured nine wins, eight saves, seven losses, and five blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 810 saves this season by 211 different pitchers. In the previous five MLB seasons, the league average for pitchers with a save was just over 214:  This season may surpass…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.26.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.26.2026

    Saturday’s slate featured four wins, nine saves, four losses, and two blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 802 saves this season by 209 different pitchers. In the previous five MLB seasons, the league average for pitchers with a save was just over 214:  This season may surpass…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.25.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.25.2026

    Friday’s slate featured eight wins (one accompanied by a blown save), 12 saves, nine losses, and five blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 793 saves this season by 207 different pitchers. In the previous five MLB seasons, the league average for pitchers with a save was just…

  • Updated RP Rankings | 7.24.2026

    Updated RP Rankings | 7.24.2026

    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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