Tag: Elvis Alvarado
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.26.2026
Tuesday’s slate had 12 of its 15 games decided by three runs or less, nine by two or fewer, and four one-run contests. This resulted in 11 wins, ten saves, eight losses, and six blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,035 saves this season by 237 different…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.23.2026
Saturday’s slate featured six wins, nine saves, six losses, and five blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,014 saves this season by 236 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 | 7.5.2026
Saturday’s slate featured three wins, eight saves, three losses, and one blown save by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 678 saves this season by 190 different pitchers. Here are the vulture options: Vulture Save Options for 7.5.2026 Vulture Save Stashes for 7.6.2026 Trade Deadline Primers Our first trade deadline…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 6.27.2026
Friday’s slate featured three reliever wins, six saves, and seven losses, with three blown saves. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 622 saves this season by 176 different pitchers. Here are the vulture options, though the stash options may be preferred: Vulture Save Options for 6.27.2026 Vulture Save Stash for 6.28.2026…
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RP Rankings and Waiver Wire Notes | 6.26.2026
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…