Tag: Detroit Tigers

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.13.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.13.2026

    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 Thursday and two free agent signings.  Those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30…

  • Spring Situations Worth Monitoring | 2.20.2026

    Spring Situations Worth Monitoring | 2.20.2026

    It’s a dirty word in the fantasy community, but closer-by-committee approaches are more prevalent across the board than in past seasons. Fantasy managers and many relievers prefer defined roles during the high-leverage innings. However, over the last two seasons, only eight relievers have recorded at least 30 saves:  Link: https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/IU2LU/1/ Projecting bullpen hierarchies becomes more…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.28.2025

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.28.2025

    Saturday’s full slate resulted in six wins by relievers and seven saves, while they were tagged with three losses. Two teams punched their postseason tickets: Detroit and Cleveland. The last spot will be decided today between Cincinnati and the New York Mets. Here are the saves in condensed form: With the end of the season…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.24.2025

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.24.2025

    Tuesday’s full slate yielded eight wins by relievers, though a blown save accompanied one (Josh Simpson) and eight saves while suffering six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 24 Here are the leverage events of interest from Tuesday. Leverage Ledger Atlanta Braves – Securing…

  • American League Closer Preview | 2026

    American League Closer Preview | 2026

    Understanding this process does not guarantee that a pitcher will be his team’s closer next year. This post will assess the potential candidates after players can enter free agency, which helps set the stage for which relievers may be at the top of their hierarchy on Opening Day. It will include pending free agents and…