Closer Monkey

Tag: Andrés Muñoz

  • Monkey Bytes: June 27

    Wednesday provided one of the strangest slates in recent memory. Of the 16 games played, five had a reliever record a win, and only five ended in a save. Two were a reliever’s first of the season: Adrian Houser (NYM) and Trent Thornton (SEA). Eight high-leverage relievers made non-save appearances, including James McArthur, Mason Miller,…

  • Monkey Bytes: June 25

    Monday’s 12-game slate featured six reliever wins, including three on walk-offs and six saves. Fantasy managers were frustrated by the Dodgers’ usage pattern during a combined shutout, and the Cubs blew another save chance. Three Takeaways Our condensed and full game recaps cover Monday’s high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes American League (RP | BOS):…

  • Closer Monkey Updated Tiered Rankings, Saves and SOLDS: Week 14

    Although rankings change rapidly, our tiered ranks combine current season results while considering the rest of the season and should not be considered gospel. Here is the latest entering gameplay on June 24. Injured relievers and closers on suspension will not be listed in these tiers. They slot back in once they return. Tiered Closer…

  • Closer Monkey Updated Tiered Rankings, Saves and SOLDS: Week 13

    Closer Monkey Updated Tiered Rankings, Saves and SOLDS: Week 13

    Although rankings change rapidly, our tiered ranks combine current season results while considering the rest of the season and should not be considered gospel. Here is the latest entering gameplay on June 17. These may change once news regarding the severity of Yimi García‘s elbow soreness updates. If a reliever resides on the injured list,…

  • Monkey Bytes: June 14

    Monkey Bytes: June 14

    Sometimes, smaller slates like Thursday’s do not provide many storylines in the high-leverage ecosystem. However, yesterday’s 11 contests yielded three reliever wins, two via walk-offs, six saves, and two blown saves with a win attached (Shelby Miller; Michael Kopech). It also featured the return of Edwin Díaz, though he appeared with his team down by…