Closer Monkey | 2026
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Monkey Bytes | July 10
Wednesday’s slate was reduced by one game, as the contest in Baltimore was postponed. Across the 14 games, six were decided by five or more runs while five were within two runs or fewer. Relievers recorded three wins and six saves against four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches…
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Monkey Bytes | July 9
Tuesday’s full slate featured a walk-off inside-the-park home run and seven games decided by five or more runs (blowout). Still, relievers recorded six wins and five saves while suffering five losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB BF Robert Suarez 26 20 55 0 1:0 3 Trevor…
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Trade Deadline Primer | 7.8.2025
Because the standings do not yet provide clarity on which bubble teams will buy or sell, our first trade deadline will focus on which relievers may be “on the block” and potential stash candidates if they are traded. Following the All-Star break, we will provide updates for each league in our more traditional coverage, culminating…
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Monkey Bytes | July 8
Things seemed tranquil on Monday until Arizona announced Shelby Miller was being placed on the 15-day injured list with forearm tightness. In the postgame comments, Torey Lovullo shared that the reliever will undergo imaging: Although fantasy managers prefer clarity, it appears the team will deploy a match-up-based approach: As for Monday’s 10-game slate, relievers recorded…
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Closer Monkey’s Updated Rankings | 7.7.2025
Recognizing that ranking relievers can become outdated within hours, Closer Monkey’s updated rankings incorporate in-season results with rest-of-season potential, yielding a number often worth debating.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. They are a combination of season-to-date, last 14-day results, and rest-of-season projections, causing fluctuations in reliever valuation. Relievers on the…
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