Closer Monkey | 2026
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Monkey Bytes | July 4
First, a happy Fourth of July to our terrific community. In yesterday’s nine-game slate, relievers only recorded two wins, with one accompanied by a blown save (Juan Mejia), but secured five saves while being tagged with four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form, noting two required four outs (Seth Halvorsen and Carlos Estévez):…
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Monkey Bytes | July 3
Wednesday’s 19 games yielded wins by nine relievers, though two were accompanied by a blown save (Yimi García and Camilo Doval), and ten saves while suffering eight losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB BF Robert Suarez 24 16 62.5 6.3 1:0 6 Jeff Hoffman 20 14…
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Monkey Bytes | July 2
With Tuesday’s slate reduced by three contests and another suspended after four innings, weather permitting, today features 19 games. Last night, relievers recorded six wins, one of which was accompanied by a blown save (Braydon Fisher), and seven saves while suffering four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike%…
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Closer Monkey Month in Review | June 2025
As the sample sizes grow and teams pass the halfway point of the season, it helps break down performance in monthly splits. Using underlying metrics and hard statistical data, some intriguing names emerge in the June leaderboards with the Trade Deadline fast approaching. League Saves through June Blown saves through June Save Opportunities through June…
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Monkey Bytes | July 1
Monday’s eight-game slate resulted in four reliever wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Keegan Akin) and three saves while suffering three losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB BF Jeff Hoffman 19 22 72.7 22.7 1:0 4 Mason Miller 16 8 75 25 1:0…
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