Tag: Kyle Finnegan

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | July 31

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | July 31

    Although this post usually focuses on the previous day’s leverage events of interest, today’s lead-in will recap the trades that impacted hierarchical changes. As a reminder, you can access all reliever trades throughout the day at this link: 2025 Trade Deadline Tracker Buyers Philadelphia Phillies – Updated Hierarchy: Jhoan Durán | Matt Strahm | Orion…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | July 29

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | July 29

    Monday began with a bombshell when it was announced Emmanuel Clase will be suspended through August 31 pending an MLB investigation into gambling accusations. This removes him and his teammates in the bullpen from trade talks, but they struggled in their first game with him away from the team, resulting in a loss against the…

  • Trade Deadline Cheat Sheet and Flow Charts

    Trade Deadline Cheat Sheet and Flow Charts

    Even though a reliever gets listed in our Cheat Sheet, it does not mean he will be traded, but he has been mentioned in an article or by a national writer. This post shares closers and setup relievers who may be moved before Thursday’s trade deadline at 6 P.M. ET. Cheat Sheet There are zero…

  • Trade Deadline Buy/Sell for the National League

    Trade Deadline Buy/Sell for the National League

    Updated on July 25 With less than one week until the trade deadline, how teams will handle their rosters remains in flux. Some teams will use their next two series as a litmus test on how to proceed. There are clear buyers at the top of the Wild Card standings and three teams within two…

  • Monkey Bytes | July 22

    Monkey Bytes | July 22

    Continuing a season-long trend of injuries in the Dodgers’ leverage ladder, Tanner Scott left his outing early in Monday’s game after spiking a 2-2 pitch while facing Ryan Jeffers: His manager anticipates a stint on the injured list, which may make the defending World Champions a player in the ever-evolving trade market for high-leverage relievers.…