Tag: Devin Williams

  • Projecting 2027 Closers | National League

    Projecting 2027 Closers | National League

    Looking ahead as the season winds down can offer insight into what to watch for in the remaining games while you start preparing for 2027. This alone can cause anxiety, as looming labor relations could affect the total number of games played. Like the projected closers for some teams, this is out of fantasy managers’…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.28.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.28.2026

    Thursday’s 7-game slate resulted in two wins, one save, zero losses, and no blown saves by relievers. Here is the save in condensed form: There have been 1,045 saves this season by 239 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save.…

  • Rapid Reaction | Devin Williams

    Rapid Reaction | Devin Williams

    It has been a disappointing season for Devin Williams, and it continued on Monday with his placement on the 15-day injured list:  After the team traded Luke Weaver, Huascar Brazobán, Brooks Raley, and A.J. Minter, the bullpen is left without many clear replacements. A committee approach could ensue.  It may be a bit premature, but…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.8.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.8.2026

    Friday’s slate featured seven wins, 11 saves, five losses, and three blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 899 saves this season by 221 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already surpassed last year for the number of pitchers with at least one save and is within…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.7.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.7.2026

    Thursday’s 11-game slate featured six wins, four saves, three losses, and four blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 888 saves this season by 219 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already surpassed last year for the number of pitchers with at least one save and is…