Closer Monkey | 2026
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Month in Review | May 2025
Changing the format slightly, this post focuses on reliever performance during May by examining some underlying data and comparing it to the results in April. This yields gainers and decliners of interest with eyes on the future. First, the leaderboards. Saves Leaders from May Reliever Saves Ryan Helsley 9 Jhoan Durán 7 Emmanuel Clase 7…
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Monkey Bytes | June 4
Tuesday’s full slate resulted in six reliever wins and seven saves. Relief pitchers also were tagged with seven losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB Carlos Estévez 17 18 55.6 11.1 2:1 Josh Hader 16 15 80 40 2:0 Emilio Pagán 16 18 66.7 22.2 1:0 Devin…
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Monkey Bytes | June 3
Monday’s seven-game slate had the headlines stolen by Jeff Passan announcing the Yankees will place Luke Weaver on the 15-day injured list with a strained hamstring. However, those with Tanner Scott on their remain on edge following his second loss during his last seven appearances. In the seven contests, relievers recorded three wins, though one…
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Closer Monkey Updated Rankings | 6.2.2025
Recognizing that ranking relievers can become outdated within hours, Closer Monkey’s updated rankings incorporate in-season results with rest-of-season potential, yielding a number often worth debating.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 Closers Rank Relievers 1 Josh Hader 2 Edwin…
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Monkey Bytes | June 2
Sunday’s slate provided five wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Andrés Muñoz) and ten saves. Relief pitchers were also tagged with four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB Robert Suarez 19 11 63.6 9.1 2:0 Josh Hader 15 14 71.4 28.6 2:0 Emmanuel…
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