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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.10.2026
Continuing his second-half surge, Mason Montgomery locked down his 11th save and keeps climbing in my soon-to-be-posted 2027 preseason rankings.
Today’s takeaways feature:
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A rough outing for George Soriano
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Edwin Díaz worked wit...
Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.9.2026
It was another busy slate for high-leverage events. Today’s takeaways feature these three:
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Jacob Webb’s blown save issues
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Is Trevor Megill getting gassed?
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Washington breaks its own record for blown saves
Game recaps inc...
Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.8.2026
Monday’s 11-game slate provided plenty of leverage events of interest, led by Evan Phillips securing his first save, and the fourth in four days by a Dodgers’ reliever.
Today’s takeaways feature:
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Another Cubs’ bullpen loss
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Can...
Updated RP Rankings | 9.7.2026
Updated rankings for saves, SOLDS, and holds, plus leaderboards for each category.
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.7.2026
First and foremost, enjoy Labor Day with your family and friends.
Aroldis Chapman, love him or hate him, became the ninth reliever with 400 career saves on Sunday.
Today’s takeaways feature:
- Grant Taylor had a non-save outing but...
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