Tag: Raisel Iglesias
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.17
Tuesday’s 17-game slate yielded nine wins by relievers, though blown saves accompanied two (Tanner Banks and Cade Smith). Relief pitchers also converted ten saves and suffered only five losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 17 Here are the leverage events of interest from Tuesday.…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | September 9
Monday’s 11-game slate featured six games decided in blowout fashion (five or more runs), including two shutouts. However, relievers did record one win and four saves while suffering four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Option for September 9 News, Notes, and Observations As anticipated, the Cubs…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | September 6
Friday’s full slate only yielded three wins by relievers. However, there were seven saves and six losses posted by relief pitchers. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 6 There are no assurances in September; managers may vary usage patterns based on urgency, with eyes on…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | September 1
As we enter the last month of the regular season, fantasy football will become the focus for many, but for those in heated head-to-head battles or vying for a championship in their baseball league, Closer Monkey will remain focused until the end. Across Sunday’s slate, relievers recorded five wins and eight saves while suffering five…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 25
It’s not as simple as saying there will be a changing of the guard for San Francisco. However, after the team rallied for a one-run lead in Milwaukee at the top of the ninth, Ryan Walker received the save opportunity. He worked around Sal Frelick’s two-out single and recorded two strikeouts during a scoreless outing,…