Closer Monkey

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  • Monkey Bytes: June 25

    Monday’s 12-game slate featured six reliever wins, including three on walk-offs and six saves. Fantasy managers were frustrated by the Dodgers’ usage pattern during a combined shutout, and the Cubs blew another save chance. Three Takeaways Our condensed and full game recaps cover Monday’s high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes American League (RP | BOS):…

  • Closer Monkey Updated Tiered Rankings, Saves and SOLDS: Week 14

    Although rankings change rapidly, our tiered ranks combine current season results while considering the rest of the season and should not be considered gospel. Here is the latest entering gameplay on June 24. Injured relievers and closers on suspension will not be listed in these tiers. They slot back in once they return. Tiered Closer…

  • Monkey Bytes: June 22

    Monkey Bytes: June 22

    After a slow start, Friday’s slate finished with a flurry. Six reliever wins and seven saves were recorded. Bryan Abreu and Enyel De Los Santos each secured their first save of 2024. With the trade deadline on the horizon, our first Trade Deadline Primer was posted yesterday. One of the featured relievers appears in our…

  • Monkey Bytes: June 21

    Smaller slates like last night’s nine-game one can provide limited high-leverage events or a multitude of them. Yesterday’s contests yielded six saves, two blown saves resulting in a win, and five wins by relievers. Headlining the saves, Arizona played its first game, which was not decided by five or more runs in 11 games, providing…

  • Monkey Bytes: June 19

    Monkey Bytes: June 19

    Tuesday provided a high volume of high-leverage events, including six wins by relievers and three via walk-offs. There were 10 saves across the 15-game slate, including three requiring only one out. Both Chicago teams recorded a save, though the names may be a surprise. Three Takeaways Our condensed and full game recaps cover Tuesday’s high-leverage…