Tag: Jeff Hoffman

  • Closer Monkey Tiered Closer Rankings; Week 12

    Things have settled across the high-leverage landscape, with another week in the rearview mirror. Although rankings change rapidly, our tiered ranks combine current season results while considering the rest of the season and should not be considered gospel. Tier One This group represents the only five relievers with 17 or more saves entering games this…

  • Monkey Bytes; June 6

    Two injury updates are included in today’s post, though Andrés Muñoz‘s MRI was not ready before their game started. He reported feeling better after treatment, and the team did not make a roster move. The Rockies leverage ladder imploded again in the top of the ninth, allowing six runs with two outs. However, the spotlight…

  • Monkey Bytes; June 4

    Four relievers won and four saved in Monday’s eight-game slate. Although not pretty, the Mets’ bullpen finished with a one-run win over Washington, featuring Jake Diekman recording the last two outs. Josh Hader capped a comeback rally by his teammates against the Cardinals, and it was José Alvarado‘s turn in the Phillies “floating closer” concept.…

  • Closer Monkey Tiered Closer Rankings; Week 11

    Closer Monkey Tiered Closer Rankings; Week 11

    With another week in the rearview mirror, things have not settled across the high-leverage landscape. Although rankings change rapidly, here are our tiered rankings entering gameplay on June 3. They are a combination of current season results, while also considering the rest of the season, and should not be considered gospel. Tier One Tier Two…

  • Monkey Bytes; June 3

    Monkey Bytes; June 3

    Sunday’s slate featured seven reliever wins, including three in games decided by ninth-inning rallies (Arizona, Kansas City, New York Yankees). Two wins were recorded by relievers of interest in dynasty formats, Justin Martinez and Will Klein. Command remains an issue for each, but their upside lies in velocity and swinging strikes. Keep tabs on their…