Tag: Pittsburgh Pirates
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.24.2025
Tuesday’s full slate yielded eight wins by relievers, though a blown save accompanied one (Josh Simpson) and eight saves while suffering 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 Tuesday. Leverage Ledger Atlanta Braves – Securing…
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National League Closer Preview | 2026
Understanding this process does not guarantee a pitcher being his team’s closer next year. This post will assess the potential candidates after players can enter free agency, which helps set the stage for which relievers may be at the top of their hierarchy on Opening Day. It will include pending free agents and relievers with…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.21.2025
Saturday’s 17-game slate yielded six reliever wins and 11 saves, while relief pitchers suffered six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 21 Here are the leverage events of interest from Saturday. Leverage Ledger Arizona Diamondbacks – Torey Lovullo’s wheel-of-save chances extended the team’s MLB…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.12
Thursday’s nine-game slate resulted in three shutouts, but relievers still recorded three wins and five saves while suffering four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: There are no vulture recommendations for tonight’s contests. News, Notes, and Observations It appears Reid Detmers‘ breakout season as a reliever has ended: Grant Taylor will avoid the…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | September 10
Tuesday’s slate yielded more high-leverage events, including six wins by relievers and eight saves, while getting tagged with six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 10 Here are the leverage events of interest from Tuesday. Leverage Ledger Baltimore Orioles – After working two scoreless…