Tag: Gabe Speier

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.27.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.27.2026

    Saturday’s 13-game slate produced ten wins (two accompanied by blown saves), two saves, five losses, and four blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,247 saves this season by 257 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with…

  • Rapid Reaction | Andrés Muñoz

    Rapid Reaction | Andrés Muñoz

    It’s been a frustrating season for Andrés Muñoz, and he was getting in work for the first time since June 8, taking over in Washington with his team trailing by eight runs. He only faced two batters, walking Jorbit Vivas and allowing an RBI double by Jacob Young. He summoned the training staff and departed…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 6.2.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 6.2.2026

    Monday’s nine-game slate featured five reliever wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save, three saves, three losses, and two more blown saves. Here are the saves in condensed form:  There have been 451 saves this season by 149 different pitchers.  As for the vulture options during today’s slate:  Vulture Save Options for 6.2.2026…

  • Monkey Bytes; May 26

    Saturday’s slate provided massive volume in the world of high-leverage relievers. It began with Jason Foley pitching in the eighth inning, operating as his team’s HLR facing the heart of the Blue Jays lineup, and Tyler Holton securing his first save of the season. Among the 15 games, there were 13 saves, three of which…

  • Streaming for Holds and SOLDS: Week 7

    Given the volatility of high-leverage roles and performances, many prefer streaming relievers in leagues with separate categories for holds or those that combine saves plus holds (SOLDS). With this in mind, a snapshot, by league with their leverage trends in chart form. American League Leverage Trends Link: https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/3U0Dm/7/ AL Teams with 7 Games in Week…