Tag: Robert Suarez

  • Rapid Reaction | Raisel Iglesias

    Rapid Reaction | Raisel Iglesias

    He was unavailable last Saturday after sleeping on his shoulder wrong, appeared on Sunday showing no ill effects, but Raisel Iglesias has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 20:  At least this will be an easy pivot to Robert Suarez. He’s been terrific this season and has already secured a save.…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.19.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.19.2026

    Saturday was overwhelming at times. Of the 15 games, only one did not have a reliever record at least a win or a save: the Yankees’ win over Kansas City. Otherwise, relief pitchers recorded seven wins and seven losses while converting 11 saves. Here are the saves in condensed form:  As for the vulture options…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.21.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.21.2026

    With Opening Day within days, 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 Spring Training games from Friday.  If you’re interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this link. It is $30 and covers the season. This will…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.14.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.14.2026

    With Opening Day less than two weeks away, it’s time to focus on spring results and potential changes in bullpen hierarchies with draft season in full swing. Today’s ledger features Spring Training games from Friday and an unfortunate update for an Angels reliever.  A gentle reminder for those interested in our premium option (ad-free content),…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 11.2.2025

    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…