Tag: Jakob Junis
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.11.2026
On this 25th remembrance of 9/11, I remember what would have been my first active day of classes as a Physical Education teacher in Syracuse. However, the strike of the second tower occurred right before my students arrived for class. Parents were coming to pick up their kids as I had them sitting in the…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.7.2026
Before we dive into Sunday’s recaps, I hope you enjoy and relax this Labor Day with your family and friends. Sunday’s slate resulted in seven wins, 11 saves, seven losses, and four blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,115 saves this season by 242 different pitchers. For…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.17.2026
Sunday’s slate featured eight wins (though two were accompanied by a blown save), seven saves, seven losses, and five blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 968 saves this season by 234 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.18.2026
Friday’s slate featured seven wins, six saves, five losses, and six blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 742 saves this season by 196 different pitchers. Here are the vulture save options: Vulture Save Options for 7.18.2026 Doubleheader Options Vulture Save Stashes for 7.19.2026 For those interested in…
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RP Rankings and Waiver Wire Notes | 6.26.2026
Because saves have been so volatile this season, refreshing them before the weekend games and waiver wire runs should help fantasy managers prepare for recent changes in the high-leverage ecosystem. When assessing the rankings, understand that they remain fluid as sample sizes grow. They are a mix of in-season results and rest-of-season potential. Rankings should…