Tag: Texas Rangers
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 3.13.2026
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 Thursday and two free agent signings. Those interested in our premium option (ad-free content), please use this LINK; it is $30…
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Spring Situations Worth Monitoring | 2.20.2026
It’s a dirty word in the fantasy community, but closer-by-committee approaches are more prevalent across the board than in past seasons. Fantasy managers and many relievers prefer defined roles during the high-leverage innings. However, over the last two seasons, only eight relievers have recorded at least 30 saves: Link: https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/IU2LU/1/ Projecting bullpen hierarchies becomes more…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 10.11
It all began when the Dodgers began using Roki Sasaki in one-inning outings at Triple-A before placing him into the bullpen near the end of the season. He has thrived as a reliever, which may not be his role entering 2026, but he has adjusted his mechanics with terrific results. Through four postseason appearances, he’s…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.28.2025
Saturday’s full slate resulted in six wins by relievers and seven saves, while they were tagged with three losses. Two teams punched their postseason tickets: Detroit and Cleveland. The last spot will be decided today between Cincinnati and the New York Mets. Here are the saves in condensed form: With the end of the season…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.25.2025
This season’s last Wednesday slate featured seven reliever wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (José Buttó), and seven saves, while relief pitchers were tagged with 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…