Closer Monkey | 2026
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Monkey Bytes | May 16
Thursday’s six-game slate only provided one win by a reliever and two saves. Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB Shawn Armstrong 2 13 53.8 15.4 0:0 Raisel Iglesias 7 10 70 0 0:0 For the save streamers, a light forecast: Vulture Save Option for May 16 Vulture Save Stash for May 17 Here are…
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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Recognizing that ranking relievers can become outdated within hours, Closer Monkey’s updated rankings incorporate in-season results with rest-of-season potential, yielding a number often worth debating.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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