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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.20.2026
Wednesday’s slate had 11 wins by relievers and 11 saves, resulting in a teeming Leverage Ledger.
Bryan Baker takes the lead. He not only recorded his MLB-leading 36th save, but he has converted his last 25 save chances.
Today’s takeaway...
Closer CliffsNotes | 8.19.2026
Tuesday’s slate provided plenty of high-leverage events of interest, but Edwin Díaz's return to the injured list takes the lead, putting Tanner Scott back on fantasy players’ radars.
Today’s takeaways feature:
- Mason Montgomery’s sav...
Closer Monkey's Leverage Ledger | 8.18.2026
Detroit’s back in the playoff picture, and Kenley Jansen notched his ninth consecutive save opportunity. Can he reach 500 this year?
Today’s takeaways feature:
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Another rough outing for Edwin Díaz
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The White Sox's wheel of levera...
Updated RP Rankings | 8.17.2026
Updated rankings for saves, SOLDS, and holds. There are leaderboards for each category for the second half and the last two weeks, plus stock up relievers of interest.
Please use this LINK for the Updated Rankings.
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Closer Monkey's Leverage Ledger | 8.17.2026
A look into the strong start by Kodai Senga this month and his third consecutive save on Sunday’s slate.
Today’s takeaways feature:
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Sean Newcomb opened and closed a sweep in Detroit
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Aaron Ashby anchored a series win in LA
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