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Trusting any A’s reliever is challenging, and Elvis Alvarado is the eight picher on his team with a save. However, can he forge a larger leverage role moving forward?
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Our lead features another save by Alex Lange, who is on a heater. Will his command hold in future outings? Stay tuned.
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Outlasting the A’s in a slugfest that featured 29 runs, Chad Patrick secured his third save with a scoreless bottom of the 12th. Trevor Megill did not pitch, and his manager was vague regarding why, including in today’s post.
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It’s Monday, which usually means some chaotic leverage events and Closer Monkey’s updated rankings.
Also included are saves, SOLDS, and holds leaderboards for 2026 and the last 14 days (game played through June 7).
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Blown save number five for Andrés Muñoz causes frustration for his fantasy managers, but Dan Wilson remained supportive of his struggling closer. A dive into his struggles and can his four-seam rebound?
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