Tag: Edwin Díaz
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.11.2026
On this 25th remembrance of 9/11, I remember what would have been my first active day of classes as a Physical Education teacher in Syracuse. However, the strike of the second tower occurred right before my students arrived for class. Parents were coming to pick up their kids as I had them sitting in the…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.10.2026
Wednesday’s slate resulted in six wins (one accompanied by a blown save), eight saves, five losses, and three blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,138 saves this season by 245 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.7.2026
Before we dive into Sunday’s recaps, I hope you enjoy and relax this Labor Day with your family and friends. Sunday’s slate resulted in seven wins, 11 saves, seven losses, and four blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,115 saves this season by 242 different pitchers. For…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.15.2026
Friday’s slate featured six wins, ten saves, four losses, and three blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 955 saves this season by 233 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save. Here are…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.14.2026
Thursday’s 9-game slate featured two wins, four saves, two losses, and two blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 945 saves this season by 232 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save. Here…