Closer Monkey | 2026
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Monkey Bytes | May 15
Wednesday’s slate included 17 contests with two doubleheaders completed. Relievers recorded ten wins and ten saves while suffering six losses. Minnesota recorded a save in both games while securing a sweep against Baltimore, whereas St. Louis and Philadephia split their doubleheader. Here are the saves from yesterday’s games: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB…
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Monkey Bytes | May 14
Although two games were postponed by inclement weather, Tuesday’s slate was wild. There were five walk-offs and four extra-inning contests. Relievers factored heavily in the decisions, recording eight wins, with two accompanying a blown save designation, five saves, and eight losses. While Emmanuel Clase seems to be finding his form, Jeff Hoffman’s struggles continued last…
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Monkey Bytes | May 13
Monday’s slate featured 11 games, which resulted in multiple storylines. Luke Jackson left his save chance after being hit by a comebacker and will be considered day-to-day until further results are shared, though his X-ray came back negative. Relievers for both teams were let down by their defense in the Pirates and Mets game, decided…
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Closer Monkey Updated Rankings | 5.12.2025
Recognizing that ranking relievers can become outdated within hours, Closer Monkey’s updated rankings incorporate in-season results with rest-of-season potential, yielding a number often worth debating.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 Closer Concerns Updated Top 40 Closers Rank Relievers 1 Mason Miller 2 Andrés Muñoz 3 Robert…
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Monkey Bytes | May 12
Sunday’s slate featured seven games decided by five runs or more, which capped the productivity of relievers. Still, they recorded six wins and four saves while suffering three losses. Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB Cam Booser 1 6 83.3 0 0:0 Aroldis Chapman 6 17 76.5 17.6 0:0 Trevor Megill 5 13 69.2…
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