Tag: Boston Red Sox
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.13.2026
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 Thursday and two free agent signings. Those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.27.2025
In the last full slate of games on a Friday this season, relievers recorded seven wins and nine saves while suffering four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers, our next-to-last forecast, in order of preference: Vulture Save Options for September 27 As the season comes to a close, if…
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American League Closer Preview | 2026
Understanding this process does not guarantee that a pitcher will be 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…
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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…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.17
Tuesday’s 17-game slate yielded nine wins by relievers, though blown saves accompanied two (Tanner Banks and Cade Smith). Relief pitchers also converted ten saves and suffered only five losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 17 Here are the leverage events of interest from Tuesday.…