Tag: baltimore orioles
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 10.10.2026
With the regular season behind them, beat writers are focusing on how teams will handle the offseason. This gets more difficult with the looming lockout. Still, today’s post covers the key bullpen notes. American League Baltimore Orioles: From Jake Rill’s Orioles Beat for MLB.com, will Félix Bautista close in 2027? These two may share saves…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.22.2026
Monday’s 3-game slate produced three wins, two saves, five losses, and four blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,213 saves this season by 254 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save; the…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.29.2026
Friday’s slate resulted in five wins, 10 saves, four losses, and four blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,055 saves this season by 240 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save. Is…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.27.2026
Sunday’s slate featured nine wins, eight saves, seven losses, and five blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 810 saves this season by 211 different pitchers. In the previous five MLB seasons, the league average for pitchers with a save was just over 214: This season may surpass…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.19.2026
Saturday’s slate featured six wins (one accompanied by a blown save), six saves, six losses, and six blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 748 saves this season by 197 different pitchers. Here are the vulture save options: Vulture Save Options for 7.19.2026 Doubleheader Options Vulture Save Stashes…