Tag: The Athletics
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 10.10.2026
With the regular season behind them, beat writers are focusing on how teams will handle the offseason. This gets more difficult with the looming lockout. Still, today’s post covers the key bullpen notes. American League Baltimore Orioles: From Jake Rill’s Orioles Beat for MLB.com, will Félix Bautista close in 2027? These two may share saves…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.4.2026
Thursday’s 9-game slate resulted in five wins, five saves, two losses, and one blown save by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,085 saves this season by 241 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save.…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.19.2026
Tuesday’s slate featured four wins, eight saves, three losses, and three blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 983 saves this season by 235 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save. Here are…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.28.2026
Monday’s 11-game slate featured six wins, six saves, five losses, and five blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 816 saves this season by 211 different pitchers. In the previous five MLB seasons, the league average for pitchers with a save was just over 214: This season may…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 7.21.2026
Monday’s slate featured ten wins (one accompanied by a blown save), six saves, five losses, and four blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 759 saves this season by 201 different pitchers. Here are the vulture save options: Vulture Save Options for 7.21.2026 Vulture Save Stashes for 7.22.2026…