Tag: Kenley Jansen
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Updated American League Hierarchies | 2026
Catching up with the recent news cycles, there have been numerous alterations to bullpen hierarchies in the American League. As of February 28, roles may change, but here are our updated outlooks for the upcoming season. Baltimore Orioles Projected Hierarchy: Ryan Helsley | Andrew Kittredge | Keegan Akin After adding Helsley as a stabilizing force…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 11.2.2025
Following the conclusion of the World Series, the quiet period of free agency begins. Teams and players have five days to decide how they will handle their contractual options for 2026. For relievers, there will be pivotal decisions, starting with two of the best closers from 2025 owning opt-outs of their current contracts. No one…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 10.11
It all began when the Dodgers began using Roki Sasaki in one-inning outings at Triple-A before placing him into the bullpen near the end of the season. He has thrived as a reliever, which may not be his role entering 2026, but he has adjusted his mechanics with terrific results. Through four postseason appearances, he’s…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.27.2025
In the last full slate of games on a Friday this season, relievers recorded seven wins and nine saves while suffering four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers, our next-to-last forecast, in order of preference: Vulture Save Options for September 27 As the season comes to a close, if…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.25.2025
This season’s last Wednesday slate featured seven reliever wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (José Buttó), and seven saves, while relief pitchers were tagged with six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 24 Here are the leverage events of interest from…