Closer Monkey | 2026
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 20
In one of the most turbulent slates of the season, relievers recorded seven wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Luis Mey), and ten saves while suffering seven losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Due to scheduling and usage patterns, no recommended stream options are available. Three Takeaways (1) Match-up Mansolino…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 19
After the second game of a scheduled doubleheader was postponed in Chicago, the slate was reduced to 12 contests. Relievers recorded three wins and five saves while suffering three losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for August 19 Doubleheader Options, take two Here are the leverage…
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Closer Monkey’s Updated Rankings | 8.18.2025
Recognizing that ranking relievers can become outdated within hours, Closer Monkey’s updated rankings incorporate in-season results with rest-of-season potential, yielding a number often worth debating. Each week, we are providing saves, SOLDS, and holds rankings. They are a combination of season-to-date, the last 14-day results, and rest-of-season projections, causing fluctuations in reliever valuation. Updated Top…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ladder | August 18
Across Sunday’s full 15-game slate, relievers recorded ten wins, with one accompanied by a blown save (Alex Vesia), and ten losses while securing six saves. Of the six saves, one may mean a changing of the guard for the ninth inning in Texas. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 17
Saturday yielded a bevy of high-leverage events across the full 15-game slate. Relievers recorded six wins, one accompanied by a blown save (Trevor Megill), and 11 saves while suffering six losses. Four saves required five or more outs, and there were two one-out saves. Here are the saves in condensed form: For our save streamers:…
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