Tag: Arizona Diamondbacks
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 10.11
It all began when the Dodgers began using Roki Sasaki in one-inning outings at Triple-A before placing him into the bullpen near the end of the season. He has thrived as a reliever, which may not be his role entering 2026, but he has adjusted his mechanics with terrific results. Through four postseason appearances, he’s…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.25.2025
This season’s last Wednesday slate featured seven reliever wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (José Buttó), and seven saves, while relief pitchers were tagged with six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 24 Here are the leverage events of interest from…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.24.2025
Tuesday’s full slate yielded eight wins by relievers, though a blown save accompanied one (Josh Simpson) and eight saves while suffering six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 24 Here are the leverage events of interest from Tuesday. Leverage Ledger Atlanta Braves – Securing…
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National League Closer Preview | 2026
Understanding this process does not guarantee a pitcher being his team’s closer next year. This post will assess the potential candidates after players can enter free agency, which helps set the stage for which relievers may be at the top of their hierarchy on Opening Day. It will include pending free agents and relievers with…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.21.2025
Saturday’s 17-game slate yielded six reliever wins and 11 saves, while relief pitchers suffered six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 21 Here are the leverage events of interest from Saturday. Leverage Ledger Arizona Diamondbacks – Torey Lovullo’s wheel-of-save chances extended the team’s MLB…