Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Updated RP Rankings | 7.6.2026

    Updated RP Rankings | 7.6.2026

    With a new week upon us, three veteran closers are struggling. In his last nine appearances since the start of June, Aroldis Chapman has allowed at least a run in four games, resulting in a 2.25 WHIP with 10 strikeouts versus five walks across his last eight innings. It’s a small sample, but it has…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.6.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.6.2026

    Sunday’s slate featured six wins, 11 saves, three losses, and three blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 689 saves this season by 190 different pitchers.  Here are the vulture options:  Vulture Save Options for 7.6.2026 Vulture Save Stashes for 7.7.2026 For those interested in our premium option…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.5.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.5.2026

    Saturday’s slate featured three wins, eight saves, three losses, and one blown save by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 678 saves this season by 190 different pitchers.  Here are the vulture options:  Vulture Save Options for 7.5.2026 Vulture Save Stashes for 7.6.2026 Trade Deadline Primers Our first trade deadline…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.4.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.4.2026

    First and foremost, a happy 250th to the United States of America. Enjoy the time with family and friends. Friday’s 13-game slate featured five wins, eight saves, four losses, and two blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 670 saves this season by 188 different pitchers.  Here are…

  • RP Rankings and Waiver Wire Notes | 7.3.2026

    RP Rankings and Waiver Wire Notes | 7.3.2026

    Because saves have been so volatile this season, refreshing them before the weekend games and waiver wire runs should help fantasy managers prepare for recent changes in the high-leverage ecosystem. When assessing the rankings, understand that they remain fluid as sample sizes grow. They are a mix of in-season results and rest-of-season potential. Rankings should…

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