Tag: David Bednar
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American League Trade Deadline Update | 7.16.2026
With MLB’s first half completed, only three teams in the American League are more than four games out of the last Wild Card spot. It makes prognostication about how teams will handle the trade deadline challenging. There will be buyers and sellers, but the most common approach may be a mix of both. Before the…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.12.2026
Saturday’s slate featured eight wins (three of which were accompanied by blown saves), 11 saves, five losses, and five blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 728 saves this season by 194 different pitchers. On the precipice of the All-Star break and the conclusion of the first half,…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.11.2026
Friday’s slate featured six wins, six saves, eight losses, and six blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 717 saves this season by 191 different pitchers. Here are the vulture save options: Vulture Save Options for 7.11.2026 Doubleheader Options Vulture Save Stash for 7.12.2026 For those interested in…
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American League Trade Deadline Primer | 7.10.2026
As the All-Star approaches, we are just over three weeks from the trade deadline. Teams’ outlooks regarding buying, selling, or doing a bit of both continue to fluctuate as the standings evolve. Understanding that this is only the beginning of the trade season, a team may strike early, making this a necessary part of our…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.7.2026
Monday’s 8-game slate featured two wins, three saves, three losses, and five blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 692 saves this season by 191 different pitchers. Here are the vulture save options: Vulture Save Options for 7.7.2026 Vulture Save Stashes for 7.7.2026 For those interested in our…