Tag: Pete Fairbanks
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.17.2026
With Opening Day fast approaching, 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 semifinal and Spring Training games from Monday. A gentle reminder for those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30…
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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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Under the Hood | 2025 2H vs. 1H Gainers in K-BB% and SwStr%
This process can be challenging due to the sample size, but adjustments or breakouts do occur after the All-Star break. Our first segment features qualified relievers with the highest gains by percentage points in K-BB and swinging strike rate. There will be some overlap between relievers who appear on both lists, but relievers of interest…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.18
Wednesday’s split slate yielded seven reliever wins and five saves, while relief pitchers were tagged with seven losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 18 Here are the leverage events of interest from Wednesday. Leverage Ledger Baltimore Orioles – Working around a lead-off single at…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.14
Relievers were at the forefront of decisions on a full Saturday slate. Relief pitchers recorded nine wins and six saves, but also suffered nine losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 14 Here are the leverage events of interest from Saturday. Leverage Ledger Baltimore Orioles…