Tag: Bryan Abreu

  • 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…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 29

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 29

    Thursday’s eight-game slate yielded five reliever wins and five saves, while suffering six losses. There was also a three-inning save during a major league debut. Here are the saves in condensed form. Vulture Save Option for August 29 Under the Hood With the score tied at the bottom of the ninth, Daniel Palencia allowed three…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 28

    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…