Tag: Closer Monkey

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.20.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.20.2026

    With Opening Day on the horizon, 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 finale and Spring Training games from Tuesday.  If you’re interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK. It is $30 and covers…

  • Closer Monkey Update | Emmanuel Clase

    Closer Monkey Update | Emmanuel Clase

    Despite our warnings, Emmanuel Clase has a 284.36 ADP through the first 11 NFBC Draft Champions leagues drafted for the 2026 season. In these drafts, he has a minimum pick of 89 and a maximum selection at 585th overall. After finishing 2025 on non-disciplinary leave, he was indicted for his involvement with gamblers. Beginning with…

  • Closer Monkey Updated Rankings | 3.31.2025

    Closer Monkey Updated Rankings | 3.31.2025

    Rankings remain fluid, especially in the world of closers. However, we have updated rankings for saves and SOLDS before our first full week of contests ensues. But first, some risers and closers on the proverbial “hot seat.” Three Relievers on the Rise Relievers on the “Hot Seat” Updated Top 40 for Saves Rank Relievers 1…

  • Closer Monkey’s Top 75 for SOLDS

    Closer Monkey’s Top 75 for SOLDS

    While those in saves formats try figuring out who will win camp competitions for the ninth inning, fantasy managers in SOLDS leagues can focus on the best relievers, preferably on winning teams, when building rosters. For example, relievers provide more SOLDS than saves, illustrated in this chart showing trends for the last three years: There…

  • Closer Monkey’s Trade Deadline Tracker, 2024

    Closer Monkey’s Trade Deadline Tracker, 2024

    As trades happen leading up to this year’s trade deadline, this tracker will keep Closer Monkey readers informed with updated hierarchies and instant analysis. Since it will update with each move, please bookmark it for continued use through July 30. July 30, 2024 In a rush of moves at or just before the deadline: San…