Tag: Kansas City Royals
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.20.2026
With Opening Day on the horizon, it’s time to focus on spring results and potential changes in bullpen hierarchies with draft season in full swing. Today’s ledger features the WBC finale and Spring Training games from Tuesday. If you’re interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK. It is $30 and covers…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.13.2026
With Opening Day less than two weeks away, it’s time to focus on spring results and potential changes in bullpen hierarchies with draft season in full swing. Today’s ledger features Spring Training games from Thursday and two free agent signings. Those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30…
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Player Profile 2026 | Carlos Estévez
It has been a quiet news cycle for closers in the new year. However, Tuesday featured an announcement by the Royals that they will be moving in the fences at Kauffman Field: Carlos Estévez was already a candidate for regression in 2026, and this news does not help. His PullAIR percentage rose by almost three…
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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…