Tag: Andrew Nardi

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.23.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.23.2026

    With Opening Day two days away, our focus remains on spring results and potential changes in bullpen hierarchies. Today’s ledger features the Spring Training games from Sunday. For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30 and covers the season. This will be run via Substack for 2026.…

  • Monkey Bytes: August 22

    Monkey Bytes: August 22

    Wednesday’s slate resulted in nine reliever wins and five saves. There were three walk-offs, including a grand slam in the bottom of the tenth by Nolan Arenado. Justin Martinez recorded his first multiple-inning save of the season, and Manuel Rodríguez (TBR) recorded his first save since 2022 with a clean ninth in Oakland. Our condensed…

  • Streaming for Holds or SOLDS; Week 6

    Given the volatility of high-leverage roles and performances, many prefer streaming relievers in leagues with separate categories for holds or those that combine saves plus holds (SOLDS). With this in mind, a snapshot, by league with their leverage trends in chart form. American League Leverage Trends Link: https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/3U0Dm/4/ AL Teams with 7 games scheduled in…

  • Monkey Bytes, April 16: Hader struggles in a non-save outing, Yates shuts the door on his first save, Game Recaps, and more

    Preseason plans often go awry in the world of high leverage, but the recent reversal of fortunes for teams in Texas remains a surprise. Houston has only won six of its first 18 games and yielded one save in them. However, the usage patterns by the team’s new manager proves more confounding for those rostering…

  • Monkey Bytes, April 15: Jansen holds on for a historic save, Miller strikes out the side, Uribe in the seventh, Game Recaps, and more

    Sunday’s slate provided some chaotic moments, but it’s an expectation on a full slate of contests. For instance, Milwaukee used Abner Uribe in the seventh inning with a one-run lead. Tanner Scott suffered a blown save against Atlanta. Cleveland and the Yankees played a 10-inning contest with blown saves by each team. Because of the…