Tag: Atlanta Braves
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.14.2026
With Opening Day less than two weeks away, it’s time to focus on spring results and potential changes in bullpen hierarchies with draft season in full swing. Today’s ledger features Spring Training games from Friday and an unfortunate update for an Angels reliever. A gentle reminder for those interested in our premium option (ad-free content),…
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Closer Monkey Update | Raisel Iglesias
Given recent posts about Joe Jiménez’s slow-healing knee, targeting Raisel Iglesias was a slam dunk for Atlanta’s front office. He returns on a one-year deal: From June 9-on, he went 1-1 while converting 21 of 22 save opportunities and even chipped in a hold. Across 43.1 innings, he recorded 48 strikeouts against ten walks (24.1…
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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…