Tag: Ryan Thompson

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 5.23.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 5.23.2026

    Friday’s 14-game slate featured seven reliever wins, nine saves, and seven losses, plus four blown saves. Here are the saves in condensed form:  There have been 391 saves this season, by 134 different pitchers in 2026.  As for the vulture options during today’s slate:  Vulture Save Options for 5.23.2026 Doubleheader Vulture Recommendations:  Vulture Save Stashes…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.27.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 4.27.2026

    Sunday’s 16-game slate featured eight wins by relievers, nine saves, including two by the Rockies, and six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form:  As for the vulture options across today’s slate:  Vulture Save Options for 4.27.2026 For those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30 and…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.15.2026

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.15.2026

    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 Saturday.  A gentle reminder for those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30 and…

  • Monkey Bytes: September 17

    Monkey Bytes: September 17

    Monday’s 10-game slate yielded wins by five relievers and four saves. Colin Rea (MIL) recorded the first save of his career while providing his teammates rest during a win over the Phillies. There were also four one-run contests with playoff implications. Our condensed recaps cover all of the high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes Ryan…

  • Monkey Bytes: August 6

    Monkey Bytes: August 6

    Monday provided pockets of intrigue during high-leverage events. There were two wins, though one accompanied a blown save (Ryan Thompson) and four saves by relievers. Minnesota used a curious usage pattern, and Justin Martinez closed out a win in extra-innings for Arizona. Our condensed recaps cover all the leverage outcomes of interest from yesterday’s action.…