Tag: Jacob Latz

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.11.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.11.2026

    Friday’s full slate resulted in seven wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save, and six losses by relievers, with seven saves converted. Here are the saves in condensed form:  As for the vulture options across today’s slate:  Vulture Save Options for 4.11.2026 For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.3.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.3.2026

    In a move that encapsulates the volatile market for saves this season, Tony Vitello summoned Ryan Walker with one at the top of the sixth against the Mets, with the following explanation: He recorded a strikeout against Luis Robert Jr. and induced an inning-ending flyout by Mark Vientos, throwing 12 pitches (66.7 Strike%) without a…

  • Monkey Bytes | July 2

    Monkey Bytes | July 2

    With Tuesday’s slate reduced by three contests and another suspended after four innings, weather permitting, today features 19 games. Last night, relievers recorded six wins, one of which was accompanied by a blown save (Braydon Fisher), and seven saves while suffering four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike%…

  • Monkey Bytes: June 27

    Wednesday provided one of the strangest slates in recent memory. Of the 16 games played, five had a reliever record a win, and only five ended in a save. Two were a reliever’s first of the season: Adrian Houser (NYM) and Trent Thornton (SEA). Eight high-leverage relievers made non-save appearances, including James McArthur, Mason Miller,…

  • 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):…