Tag: Cincinnati Reds
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.24.2026
With Opening Day only one more sleep, our focus remains on spring results and potential changes in bullpen hierarchies. Today’s ledger features the Spring Training games from Monday. For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30 and covers the season. This will be run via Substack for…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.17.2026
With Opening Day fast approaching, it’s time to focus on spring results and potential changes in bullpen hierarchies with draft season in full swing. Today’s ledger features the WBC semifinal and Spring Training games from Monday. A gentle reminder for 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 | 3.15.2026
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 Saturday. A gentle reminder for those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30 and…
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Closer Monkey Update | Emilio Pagán
In a reunion that was anticipated, Emilio Pagan has agreed to a two-year deal with Cincinnati that includes an opt-out and will return as the closer for 2026: He took over as the closer on March 29, 2025, and never looked back, converting a career-best 32 saves in 38 chances with a 2.98 ERA and…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 10.11
It all began when the Dodgers began using Roki Sasaki in one-inning outings at Triple-A before placing him into the bullpen near the end of the season. He has thrived as a reliever, which may not be his role entering 2026, but he has adjusted his mechanics with terrific results. Through four postseason appearances, he’s…