Tag: Bryan Abreu

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.14.2026

    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),…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.17

    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.…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.16

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.16

    Monday’s nine-game slate yielded four wins by relievers, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Jhoan Duran), and secured four saves while suffering four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: As the season winds down, if we have helped out, please keep the lights on and help with expenses. If you would…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | September 11

    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,…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | September 10

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | September 10

    Tuesday’s slate yielded more high-leverage events, including six wins by relievers and eight saves, while getting tagged with six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 10 Here are the leverage events of interest from Tuesday. Leverage Ledger Baltimore Orioles – After working two scoreless…