Tag: Louis Varland
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Tout Wars Recap | 2026
For two straight years, I was fortunate enough to win the Tout Wars alternate league, which uses innings instead of wins, saves plus holds (SOLDS) instead of saves, and on-base percentage instead of batting average. It can skew how the competition values players and force tough draft decisions. Because of the format, building a strong…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.26.2026
Friday’s slate produced eight wins (one accompanied by a blown save), seven saves, seven losses, and four blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,245 saves this season by 256 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.21.2026
Sunday’s slate produced eight wins, eight saves, five losses, and four blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,211 saves this season by 254 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save; the previous…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.17.2026
Wednesday’s slate resulted in seven wins, seven saves, six losses, and six blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,183 saves this season by 250 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save. Here…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.15.2026
Monday’s 10-game slate resulted in five wins, six saves, four losses, and four blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,170 saves this season by 249 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save.…