Closer Monkey | 2026
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Monkey Bytes | June 13
Even though there were only eight games on Thursday, relievers recorded six saves and two wins against three losses. There was a three-inning save (Aaron Ashby) and new usage patterns by the Cubs, but here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB Josh Hader 18 18 77.8 16.7 2:0…
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Monkey Bytes | June 12
Wednesday’s slate provided three reliever wins and seven saves against three losses. There were two complete games, providing bullpens much-needed rest. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB David Bednar 13 8 61.5 23.1 2:0 Aroldis Chapman 12 11 72.7 27.3 2:0 Devin Williams 8 8 62.5 25…
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Monkey Bytes | June 11
It was a slippery slate that featured relievers accruing five wins and eight saves, including a career first, and suffering five losses on Tuesday. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB Jeff Hoffman 17 2 100 0 0:0 Trevor Megill 13 12 66.7 16.7 2:0 Will Vest 11…
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Monkey Bytes | June 10
Monday’s nine-game slate featured five extra-inning games, a new injury for a Diamondbacks’ reliever, and a third consecutive blown save by last year’s saves leader. In all, relievers recorded six wins, two following a blown save, and converted three saves. They also suffered six losses across the nine contests. Here are the saves in condensed…
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Closer Monkey Rankings Updates | 6.9.2025
Recognizing that ranking relievers can become outdated within hours, Closer Monkey’s updated rankings incorporate in-season results with rest-of-season potential, yielding a number often worth debating.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. Relievers on the Rise What to Watch For (W2W4) Updated Top 40 (adjusted 6.14) Rank Relievers 1 Josh Hader 2…
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