Closer Monkey | 2026
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | July 29
Monday began with a bombshell when it was announced Emmanuel Clase will be suspended through August 31 pending an MLB investigation into gambling accusations. This removes him and his teammates in the bullpen from trade talks, but they struggled in their first game with him away from the team, resulting in a loss against the…
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Trade Deadline Cheat Sheet and Flow Charts
Even though a reliever gets listed in our Cheat Sheet, it does not mean he will be traded, but he has been mentioned in an article or by a national writer. This post shares closers and setup relievers who may be moved before Thursday’s trade deadline at 6 P.M. ET. Cheat Sheet There are zero…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | July 28
Sunday’s slate had its share of blowouts with six games decided by five or more runs. Despite this, relievers recorded three wins and seven saves while suffering three losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB BF Carlos Estévez 27 15 66.7 0 0:0 4 Edwin Díaz 23…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | July 27
Saturday’s 17-game slate featured six games decided by five runs or more. Still, relievers recorded six wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Graham Ashcraft), and five saves versus six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB BF Robert Suarez 30 17 64.7 23.5 2:0…
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Monkey Bytes | July 26
Friday’s slate had six blowouts (games decided by five or more runs) and three shutouts, including two 1-0 contests. There was also a postponed game, which will be made up as a doubleheader today in Kansas City. Relievers recorded five wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Jake Bird), and five saves while…
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