Tag: Texas Rangers

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 11

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 11

    Sunday provided drama during high-leverage events, but not many decisions. Relievers recorded five wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Jeff Hoffman), and five saves while suffering six losses across the 15-game slate. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for August 11 Three Takeaways (1)…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 9

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 9

    Friday’s full slate had some blowouts, but relievers recorded five wins and five saves while suffering four losses. Another tumultuous outing in the Bronx confirms our hierarchical change made on Wednesday, and there’s a new sheriff in Detroit. Here are last night’s saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for August…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 8

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 8

    Sorry for the delay, but the four-game slate provided time for research this morning. After our recaps, we’ll take a look at our bullpens, which are designated as committees for stash candidates or diamonds in the rough. In Thursday’s games, relievers recorded two wins, a save, and two losses. Here are the leverage events of…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 7

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 7

    Wednesday’s full slate provided a bevy of decisions for relievers who recorded seven wins and nine saves while suffering six losses. There were saves in many forms, including a one-out save and a five-out save. Here they are in condensed form: Another light schedule for the save streamers, though yesterday’s recommendations went 2-for-2: Vulture Save…

  • Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 6

    Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 6

    Because last night’s game in Texas, which resulted in the Yankees’ fifth consecutive loss, featured the two most significant leverage events of the slate, it takes precedence in today’s post. New York Yankees – Despite his recent results, Aaron Boone called upon Devin Williams at the bottom of the eighth during a scoreless tie in…