Tag: Garrett Whitlock
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.16.2026
With Opening Day fast approaching, it’s time to focus on spring results and potential changes in bullpen hierarchies with draft season in full swing. Today’s ledger features the WBC semifinal and Spring Training games from Sunday. A gentle reminder for those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30…
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Under the Hood | 2025 2H vs. 1H Gainers in K-BB% and SwStr%
This process can be challenging due to the sample size, but adjustments or breakouts do occur after the All-Star break. Our first segment features qualified relievers with the highest gains by percentage points in K-BB and swinging strike rate. There will be some overlap between relievers who appear on both lists, but relievers of interest…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | July 28
Sunday’s slate had its share of blowouts with six games decided by five or more runs. Despite this, relievers recorded three wins and seven saves while suffering three losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB BF Carlos Estévez 27 15 66.7 0 0:0 4 Edwin Díaz 23…
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Monkey Bytes | June 24
Monday’s nine-game slate had five games decided by five or more runs, though one yielded a career first save. There was also an injury scare for the Angels, though their veteran closer maintains he will be available Tuesday night. Relievers recorded three wins, three saves, and suffered two losses. Here are the saves in condensed…
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Monkey Bytes | June 16
Sunday continued a weekend trend of surprising saves, including a career-first by a Miami reliever, promoted before the game. Relievers finished with seven wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save, and converted six saves while suffering five losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB BF…