Tag: Aroldis Chapman
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | September 11
On this date, 24 years ago, it was supposed to be my first full day as a first-year Physical Education teacher. However, I received a phone call from my wife at the time telling me to get to a TV and see what’s happening. It was then that I saw the second tower get hit,…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | September 8
Sunday’s slate provided a bevy of high-leverage events and a potential injury issue for fantasy managers. Relievers recorded six wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Reid Detmers), and 12 saves while suffering five losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Option for September 8 Potential…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | September 2
Monday’s 13-game slate yielded seven reliever wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (David Robertson), and seven saves while suffering eight losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 2 Under the Hood Emilio Pagán suffered his sixth blown save, third since August 16,…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | September 1
As we enter the last month of the regular season, fantasy football will become the focus for many, but for those in heated head-to-head battles or vying for a championship in their baseball league, Closer Monkey will remain focused until the end. Across Sunday’s slate, relievers recorded five wins and eight saves while suffering five…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 28
Almost half (seven) of the 15-game slate on Wednesday were games decided by five or more runs. Relievers recorded five wins and five saves, while suffering four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: There are no vulture recommendations for August 28. Hierarchy Change Milwaukee Brewers – On the precipice of reaching a career…