Tag: Victor Vodnik
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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…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.22.2025
Sunday’s slate resulted in eight wins by relievers and seven saves while they suffered only three losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 22 News, Notes, and Observations Daniel Palencia made his first rehab appearance on Saturday at Triple-A. He allowed two hits and an…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.13
Full slate Fridays produce a multitude of high-leverage events, and last night did not disappoint, including a walk-off grand slam, tightening up the National League Wild Card race: Relievers recorded seven wins, though two were accompanied by a blown save (Cole Sands and Carlos Vargas), and seven saves while suffering six losses. Here are the…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | September 6
Friday’s full slate only yielded three wins by relievers. However, there were seven saves and six losses posted by relief pitchers. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 6 There are no assurances in September; managers may vary usage patterns based on urgency, with eyes on…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 17
Saturday yielded a bevy of high-leverage events across the full 15-game slate. Relievers recorded six wins, one accompanied by a blown save (Trevor Megill), and 11 saves while suffering six losses. Four saves required five or more outs, and there were two one-out saves. Here are the saves in condensed form: For our save streamers:…