Tag: Houston Astros
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.28.2025
Saturday’s full slate resulted in six wins by relievers and seven saves, while they were tagged with three losses. Two teams punched their postseason tickets: Detroit and Cleveland. The last spot will be decided today between Cincinnati and the New York Mets. Here are the saves in condensed form: With the end of the season…
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American League Closer Preview | 2026
Understanding this process does not guarantee that a pitcher will be his team’s closer next year. This post will assess the potential candidates after players can enter free agency, which helps set the stage for which relievers may be at the top of their hierarchy on Opening Day. It will include pending free agents and…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.18
Wednesday’s split slate yielded seven reliever wins and five saves, while relief pitchers were tagged with seven losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 18 Here are the leverage events of interest from Wednesday. Leverage Ledger Baltimore Orioles – Working around a lead-off single at…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.17
Tuesday’s 17-game slate yielded nine wins by relievers, though blown saves accompanied two (Tanner Banks and Cade Smith). Relief pitchers also converted ten saves and suffered only five losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 17 Here are the leverage events of interest from Tuesday.…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.16
Monday’s nine-game slate yielded four wins by relievers, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Jhoan Duran), and secured four saves while suffering four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: As the season winds down, if we have helped out, please keep the lights on and help with expenses. If you would…