Updated RP rankings for saves, SOLDS, and holds. Leaderboards for each as well, including the last 14 days. Last, waiver wire notes for relievers of interest: closermonkey.com/2026/07/10/r...

Today's Leverage Ledger covers Thursday's slate that included an MLB-leading 27th save for Cade Smith, Jacob Latz working an extended outing (pitch count), and more: closermonkey.com/2026/07/10/c...

Today's Leverage Ledger features the #Dodgers bullpen updates, plus Tanner Scott securing his 13th save. Takeaways on the #Mets, #Royals, and #Pirates bullpens, game recaps, and more: closermonkey.com/2026/07/09/c...

Today's Leverage Ledger features Bryan Baker #Rays fueling his team's success, takeaways on the #Cubs #Dodgers and #Angels bullpens, plus all of Tuesday's relevant recaps: closermonkey.com/2026/07/08/c...

Atlanta exposed how Devin Williams #Mets attacks left-handed hitters, resulting in his second blown save. The Leverage Ledger also covers the rest of Monday's outings of interest: closermonkey.com/2026/07/07/c...

Updated RP Rankings for saves, SOLDS, and holds. Batted ball data for Aroldis Chapman #RedSox Pete Fairbanks #Marlins and Kenley Jansen #Tigers, plus leaderboards for 2026 and the last 14 days: closermonkey.com/2026/07/06/u...

Today's Leverage Ledger breaks down a voluminous Sunday slate into three categories: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Enjoy: closermonkey.com/2026/07/06/c...

Today's Leverage Ledger features a second save in as many days for Tyler Wells #Orioles. Will his manager name him the closer? Should Mason Miller #Padres be a trade candidate? Is Mason Montgomery #Pirates in the mix for saves or the HLR? All of this, and more: closermonkey.com/2026/07/05/c...

History for Aroldis Chapman #RedSox, all five AL East teams recorded a save on Friday, including the first this year by Tyler Wells #Orioles. All of this, plus the remaining recaps in today's Leverage Ledger: closermonkey.com/2026/07/04/c...

Updated RP rankings for saves, SOLDS, and holds. Leaderboards for 2026 and the last 14 days in those categories. Plus, waiver wire thoughts: closermonkey.com/2026/07/03/r...

Today's Leverage Ledger covers potential changes in the #Tigers bullpen roles with Kenley Jansen pitching at the bottom of the seventh with his team trailing by six, positive #Dodgers updates for the roster, and a change in Pittsburgh? Enjoy: closermonkey.com/2026/07/03/c...

Today's Leverage Ledger looks into potential changes to the hierarchy for the #Tigers and the #Orioles based on yesterday's usage patterns and a potential injury to Ryan Helsley. It also includes pertinent game recaps from Wednesday's slate: closermonkey.com/2026/07/02/c...

In what I hope will be my last post today, the National League Trade Deadline Primer with outlooks and roster notes of interest: closermonkey.com/2026/07/01/n...

Rapid Reaction to the Ryan Helsley #Orioles news from today's contest: closermonkey.com/2026/07/01/r...

My first American League Trade Deadline Primer includes the standings entering game play on July 1, with playoff odds and roster notes of interest, and outlooks for each team. Enjoy: closermonkey.com/2026/07/01/a...

Today's Leverage Ledger includes June leaderboards for saves, SOLDS, holds, K-BB%, and SwStr%. Tuesday's slate, with six saves, is also covered. Enjoy, and stay cool if possible today: closermonkey.com/2026/07/01/c...

Another busy night in the world of high-leverage. Trevor Megill #Brewers nailed down his 11th save while Paul Sewald #Dbacks and Pete Fairbanks #Marlins gave up runs but preserved their team's wins. Should we target Mason Montgomery of the #Pirates?: closermonkey.com/2026/06/30/c...

Updated RP Rankings for saves, SOLDS, holds, AL-only, and NL-only are posted: closermonkey.com/2026/06/29/u...

Sunday's slate resulted in 11 saves and two extra-inning games. They are all covered, along with notes on the #Mariners usage patterns resulting in a tough loss. We are past the halfway point, and every game matters: closermonkey.com/2026/06/29/c...

Three teams have at least 10 pitchers with a save this season, and they are featured in the introduction. Plus, notes on all the necessary recaps from Saturday's slate, and putting Gregory Soto on the hot seat: closermonkey.com/2026/06/28/c...

Today's Leverage Ledger highlights Ryan Helsley #Orioles notching his 8th save, and trending in the right direction. Takeaways regarding the #Reds #Athletics and #Twins bullpens, and game recaps from Friday: closermonkey.com/2026/06/27/c...

Another hit to the #reds bullpen… RHP Tony Santillan to the 15 day IL with a left oblique strain. (Retroactive to June 23) RHP Zach McCambley was recalled from Triple-A Louisville.

Updated RP rankings for saves, SOLDs, holds, leaderboards for the season and the last 14 days, rehab updates, and waiver wire thoughts heading into the weekend: closermonkey.com/2026/06/26/r...

A rough three-game set against the #Phillies ended in another lost lead and a meltdown in the ninth inning. Gus Varland is not the sole reason, but he was demoted for reinforcements after the loss. This, and all of Thursday's recaps: closermonkey.com/2026/06/26/c...

Another dominant outing by Jhoan Duran #Phillies shut the door on his team's second straight two-out rally at the top of the ninth in Washington. Plus, recaps of the other nine saves on this slate, takeaways, and more: closermonkey.com/2026/06/25/c...

Today's Leverage Ledger covers a four-out save by David Bednar and potential help nearing readiness. Takeaways on the #Angels #Dbacks and #Marlins bullpens, game recaps, and more: closermonkey.com/2026/06/24/c...

Monday's 12-game slate yielded nine saves and only one game decided by more than three runs. Exhausting for me, but plenty of content for you. Takeaways on the #RedSox #WhiteSox and #TxRangers bullpens, plus recaps of the leverage events of interest. Get a ☕ & enjoy: closermonkey.com/2026/06/23/c...

Updated RP rankings for saves, SOLDS, holds, AL and NL-only formats. 2026 and June leaderboards for saves, SOLDS, and holds, plus notes of interest: closermonkey.com/2026/06/22/u...

Another strong outing by Josh Hader #Astros is the lead on a Sunday slate that saw multiple matchup-based approaches by teams. Game recaps, three takeaways, and more: closermonkey.com/2026/06/22/c...

Yennier Cano #Orioles recorded his first save of the season, the #Cubs bullpen had a meltdown, and the #Brewers lost on a walk-off playing matchups in Atlanta, covered in today's Leverage Ledger: closermonkey.com/2026/06/21/c...

Ryan Helsley #Orioles suffered a blown save against the Dodgers, rehab updates for Emilio Pagán #Reds and Edwin Díaz #Dodgers, plus Friday's leverage recaps: closermonkey.com/2026/06/20/c...

Updated RP rankings for saves, SOLDS, and holds, plus leaderboards for each for the season and the last 14 days. Last, notes of interest ahead of waivers: closermonkey.com/2026/06/19/r...

Despite suffering a loss yesterday, Aroldis Chapman #RedSox has a burgeoning trade market. Plus, game recaps from Thursday's eight-game slate with eyes on command from the #Mariners closer: closermonkey.com/2026/06/19/c...

Josh Hader #Astros made his first back-to-back appearance since being activated, Jacob Webb #Cubs secured the save with his teammate on the IL, and Helsley served up two bombs in Seattle, then settled in. It's all covered in today's Leverage Ledger: closermonkey.com/2026/06/18/c...

Another injury for Daniel Palencia #Cubs, plus Andrés Muñoz #Mariners hitting triple digits in Seattle, and Tony Santillan #Reds shoved during his save. All this and more in today's Leverage Ledger: closermonkey.com/2026/06/17/c...

Can we trust Yoendrys Gómez of the #MNTwins? Only Jhoan Duran has more saves in June than the formerly DFA'd reliever. Game recaps from Monday's slate and vulture options: closermonkey.com/2026/06/16/c...

Updated RP rankings are live. If roster changes occur in the next two days, they will be adjusted. For now, enjoy our latest saves, SOLDS, holds, AL-only, and NL-only reliever rankings: closermonkey.com/2026/06/15/u...

Today's Leverage Ledger covers Jacob Latz #TxRangers tying Mason Miller #Padres for the most saves requiring four or more outs this season, takeaways from Sunday, and game recaps: closermonkey.com/2026/06/15/c...

Rapid Reaction regarding Andrés Muñoz #Mariners closermonkey.com/2026/06/14/r...

Our latest Leverage Ledger features Aroldis Chapman #RedSox securing his 14th save in his second appearance this month. Three takeaways, game recaps, and vulture options. Enjoy: closermonkey.com/2026/06/14/c...

Today's Leverage Ledger features Paul Sewald securing the save against the Reds, and his leash has been extended based on recent injury news. Changes for the #SFGiants and #Angels hierarchies, and more: closermonkey.com/2026/06/13/c...

Our Weekend Planner has been posted. It features What to Watch For this weekend for each #MLB team, updated leaderboards for saves and SOLDS, and updated RP rankings for saves and SOLDS: closermonkey.com/2026/06/12/c...

Our latest Leverage Ledger covers multi-inning outings by Jacob Latz #TxRangers, a different RP recorded the save for the #Orioles, and a rehab update on Ryan Helsey. Enjoy: closermonkey.com/2026/06/12/c...

Today's Leverage Ledger looks at a new and improved Elvis Alvarado #Athletics, plus both Chicago bullpens appear in our takeaways, and all of Wednesday's events of interest. Enjoy: closermonkey.com/2026/06/11/c...

Today's Leverage Ledger has been posted with notes on Alex Lange #Royals, Grant Taylor appearing after Seranthony Domínguez for a second straight appearance, game recaps, and more: closermonkey.com/2026/06/10/c...

A wild game in Sacramento ended with Chad Patrick #Brewers picking up this third save and no appearance by Trevor Megill. There are notes explaining why. Also, Andrés Muñoz #Mariners rebounded for his 10th save, and much more: closermonkey.com/2026/06/09/c...

Updated RP rankings for saves, SOLDS, and holds, with leaderboards for 2026 and the last 14 days. Plus, AL and NL-only rankings for saves leagues: closermonkey.com/2026/06/08/u...

Today's Leverage Ledger dives into recent struggles by Andrés Muñoz #Mariners, takeaways on #Tigers, #Royals, and #Braves bullpens, plus Sunday's recaps: closermonkey.com/2026/06/08/c...

Grab a coffee and enjoy today's Leverage Ledger. Grant Taylor #WhiteSox flashed his immense talent, striking out the side for his second save while facing the Phillies. Pete Fairbanks could not finish the save for the #Marlins, and more are covered: closermonkey.com/2026/06/07/c...

Today's Leverage Ledger features a dominant run by Jhoan Duran #Phillies plus takeaways on three volatile bullpens, game recaps, and more: closermonkey.com/2026/06/06/c...