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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.20.2026

Sunday’s slate featured seven wins by relievers, though two were accompanied by a blown save, seven saves, and four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: As for the vulture options across today’s slate: Vulture Save Options for 4.20.2026 Vulture Save Stashes for 4.21.2026 For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please…

April 20, 2026
Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.19.2026

Saturday was overwhelming at times. Of the 15 games, only one did not have a reliever record at least a win or a save: the Yankees’ win over Kansas City. Otherwise, relief pitchers recorded seven wins and seven losses while converting 11 saves. Here are the saves in condensed form: As for the vulture options…

April 19, 2026
Monkey Bytes, May 7: Frustrations rise as match-up bullpens emerge, Clase nails down his 11th, Game Recaps, and more

One of the most difficult things about covering high-leverage relievers lies in balancing the needs of fantasy managers seeking clarity versus how teams handle save situations. It’s an unforgiving task at times. During Monday’s 10-game slate, seven saves were recorded with two proving frustrating from a fantasy lens. For a second straight appearance, Minnesota used…

May 7, 2024
Monkey Bytes, April 30: Ancillary saves rule the day, Neris holds on for his fourth save, Game Recaps, and more

Despite a postponement, Monday’s slate yielded six saves across its 11 contests, though bullpens played a part in late-inning outcomes in other games as well. First, for those on tight timelines today, the condensed game recaps followed by the longer capsules and vulture save options. Closer CliffsNotes American League (RP | BAL): Preserving a combined…

April 30, 2024
Monkey Bytes, April 27: Helsley remains dominant, Miller appears in consecutive games, Game Recaps, and more

Friday’s 14-game slate did not yield an avalanche of saves but did provide some games of intrigue in the late innings, along with the first appearance on consecutive days by Mason Miller. This will be an abridged version because of traveling this morning, typing this in the Charleston airport. St. Louis Cardinals – Locking down his…

April 27, 2024

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Tag: caleb thielbar

Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.20.2026

Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.19.2026

Monkey Bytes, May 7: Frustrations rise as match-up bullpens emerge, Clase nails down his 11th, Game Recaps, and more

Monkey Bytes, April 30: Ancillary saves rule the day, Neris holds on for his fourth save, Game Recaps, and more

Monkey Bytes, April 27: Helsley remains dominant, Miller appears in consecutive games, Game Recaps, and more