Closer Monkey | 2026
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.17
Tuesday’s 17-game slate yielded nine wins by relievers, though blown saves accompanied two (Tanner Banks and Cade Smith). Relief pitchers also converted ten saves and suffered only five losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 17 Here are the leverage events of interest from Tuesday.…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.16
Monday’s nine-game slate yielded four wins by relievers, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Jhoan Duran), and secured four saves while suffering four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: As the season winds down, if we have helped out, please keep the lights on and help with expenses. If you would…
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Updated Closer Monkey Rankings | 9.15.2025
Recognizing that ranking relievers can become outdated within hours, Closer Monkey’s updated rankings incorporate in-season results with rest-of-season potential, yielding a number often worth debating.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 provide rankings for saves, SOLDS, and holds. They are a combination of season-to-date, the last 14-day results, and rest-of-season projections, causing fluctuations in reliever valuation. As the…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.15
Sunday’s slate yielded five reliever wins and nine saves, while they recorded five losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 15 News, Notes, and Observations There is no timeline, but Daniel Palencia is throwing per this note on X: Kyle Finnegan threw off a mound…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.14
Relievers were at the forefront of decisions on a full Saturday slate. Relief pitchers recorded nine wins and six saves, but also suffered nine losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 14 Here are the leverage events of interest from Saturday. Leverage Ledger Baltimore Orioles…
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