Tag: Jakob Junis

  • Updated Rankings | 4.13.2026

    Updated Rankings | 4.13.2026

    Although it feels like more teams are running matchup-based bullpens, save dispersal has remained somewhat stable compared with games played through April 12 last year. Yes, there have been many more pitches recording a save, as this chart illustrates, but the number of relievers with multiple saves has not been as varied: Link: https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/y0z5Y/1/ There…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.13.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.13.2026

    Sunday’s full slate resulted in five wins and four losses by relievers, with seven saves converted. Here are the saves in condensed form:  As for the vulture options across today’s slate, noting ten teams are on a bye:  Vulture Save Options for 4.13.2026 For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.8.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.8.2026

    Tuesday’s full slate resulted in seven wins and six losses by relievers, with nine saves converted. Here are the saves in condensed form:  Today’s three takeaways cover San Francisco, The Athletics, and Pittsburgh. As for the vulture options across today’s slate:  Vulture Save Options for 4.8.2026 For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content),…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.7.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.7.2026

    Monday’s 13-game slate resulted in five wins and six losses by relievers, with 10 saves converted. Here are the saves in condensed form:  Today’s three takeaways cover Tampa Bay, Texas, and Colorado. As for the vulture options across today’s slate:  Vulture Save Options for 4.7.2026 For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please…

  • Monkey Bytes: July 25

    Wednesday did not feature a doubleheader, with the second game in Atlanta being postponed, but it did provide nine reliever wins. Two were relievers replacing a struggling starter while their team held the lead (Adam Ottavino and Sam Moll), and one was in a bulk relief outing (Jakob Junis). There were only four saves, including…