Tag: Closer Rankings 2026
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RP Rankings and Waiver Wire Notes | 7.10.2026
Because saves have been so volatile this season, refreshing them before the weekend games and waiver wire runs should help fantasy managers prepare for recent changes in the high-leverage ecosystem. When assessing the rankings, understand that they remain fluid as sample sizes grow. They are a mix of in-season results and rest-of-season potential. Rankings should…
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Updated RP Rankings | 6.29.2026
With a new week upon us, there are diverging outlooks for two closers during their rehab pathways back to the majors. First, the good news is that Emlilo Pagán turned in two scoreless outings at Triple-A on Friday and Sunday and could be activated during his team’s series in Milwaukee this week. Here is the…
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Closer Monkey’s Weekend Planner | 6.12.2026
Following up on last week’s post, with the advent of lineup lanes and matchup-based approaches, it’s hard to put a definition on the word “closer” this season, but using games finished percentage (games finished/games), save share percentage (saves/team saves), and high-leverage outings as defined by Baseball Reference, we have seven relievers that have met the…
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Closer Monkey’s Weekend Planner | 6.5.2026
Following up on last week’s post, with the advent of lineup lanes and matchup-based approaches, it’s hard to put a definition on the word “closer” this season, but using games finished percentage (games finished/games), save share percentage (saves/team saves), and high-leverage outings as defined by Baseball Reference, we are down to six relievers that have…
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Updated RP Rankings | 5.18.2026
As the weeks go by, it gets more difficult to rank relievers, not easier. Usage patterns remain erratic, with some teams, while others cannot finish a lead (Cincinnati). More relievers may return soon: As our updated saves tracker illustrates, there have been more relievers securing saves, and the soft spot is in the middle. They…