Tag: Aaron Ashby

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 5.10.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 5.10.2026

    First and foremost, Happy Mother’s Day to all the great Moms in our midst.  Saturday’s slate featured six wins by relievers, five saves, and three losses. Here are the saves in condensed form:  As for the vulture option during today’s slate:  Vulture Save Option for 5.10.2026 For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content),…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.2.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.2.2026

    Wednesday’s full slate resulted in four wins and losses by relievers, with seven saves converted. Here are the saves in condensed form:  Today’s three takeaways include: Emilio Pagán, Cade Smith, and the Nationals’ late-inning machinations. As for the vulture options across today’s slate:  Vulture Save Options for 4.2.2026 For those interested in our premium option…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | September 7

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | September 7

    Relievers did not factor in as many decisions as usual since the All-Star break for a full slate of contests. Relief pitchers recorded four wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save designation (Gabe Speier), and six saves while suffering four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | July 30

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | July 30

    On Trade Deadline eve, things will get crazy soon in the reliever market. One move was made yesterday, as Seranthony Domínguez switched locker rooms between games during a doubleheader. Our updated hierarchies are shared in the game recaps. As a gentle reminder: Trade Deadline Links As for yesterday’s results, reslievers recorded seven wins and converted…

  • Monkey Bytes | June 13

    Monkey Bytes | June 13

    Even though there were only eight games on Thursday, relievers recorded six saves and two wins against three losses. There was a three-inning save (Aaron Ashby) and new usage patterns by the Cubs, but here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB Josh Hader 18 18 77.8 16.7 2:0…