Tag: minnesota twins

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.3.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.3.2026

    In a move that encapsulates the volatile market for saves this season, Tony Vitello summoned Ryan Walker with one at the top of the sixth against the Mets, with the following explanation: He recorded a strikeout against Luis Robert Jr. and induced an inning-ending flyout by Mark Vientos, throwing 12 pitches (66.7 Strike%) without a…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.29.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.29.2026

    A full slate Saturday featured relievers recording 13 wins across the 15-game slate, though three were accompanied by blown saves, and seven saves while suffering ten losses. Our three takeaways feature the following bullpens: St. Louis Cardinals, The Athletics, and Toronto, followed by game recaps and what to watch for in today’s contests.  For those…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.27.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.27.2026

    Thursday featured 11 games with relievers recording three wins and six saves while suffering five losses and one blown save. Our three takeaways return with notes on the following bullpens: St. Louis, Tampa Bay, and Washington, followed by game recaps and what to watch for in today’s contests.  For those interested in our premium option…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.25.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.25.2026

    With Opening Day here, our focus remains on spring results and potential changes in bullpen hierarchies. Today’s ledger features the limited Spring Training results from Tuesday, and bullpen notes from multiple team beat writers from MLB.com.  For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30 and covers the…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.24.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.24.2026

    With Opening Day only one more sleep, our focus remains on spring results and potential changes in bullpen hierarchies. Today’s ledger features the Spring Training games from Monday. For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30 and covers the season. This will be run via Substack for…