Closer Monkey

An update on the site's future. We'll leave the light on for ya, @gjewett9.

@_MikeVA Marmol has not named anyone a closer. He said any of four RPs could be used.

@CloserMonkey Svanson the closer in StL?

There are still some tweaks to work out, but...

Because of the technical difficulties the site has been experiencing, today's Leverage Ledger was posted on Substack with no ads. Enjoy: open.substack.com/pub/closermonk…

@8NicolasFlamel8 Hahahah, have a good one. I am done with this. The ratios in the bullpens you asked about are risky at best.

@CloserMonkey Do you see how “your” site might actually be beneficial to someone who Knows what they are doing? (when it comes to winning roto prize leagues)

There is required update being tried, hopefully we are up and running soon.

@8NicolasFlamel8 I am saying, why are you hunting saves in MIN and COL? Minnesota converted eight saves by five different relievers, with only Justin Topa (four) recording more than one after the trade deadline. A gem may emerge, but for these teams, not sold. You are arguing apples & oranges.

@CloserMonkey Are these AI generated? I’m looking for nuanced opinion…not easily found info??? Man how the monkey has fallen 2025- all 30 teams had 25+ saves! Always a gem 2025-Pagan 2024-Miller 2023-Diaz 2022-Lopez-so on and so forth It’s crazy for YOU to say -why you hunting saves?

@8NicolasFlamel8 In these cases, neither manager has stated a plan for saves. MIN hopes Liam Hendriks can close, if not, Sands and Rogers may share them. COL is on record saying there will not be defined roles early on. Last, the win totals for these teams caps save opps for a closer.

@CloserMonkey It’s early and I’m fishing I often land a good closer out of less than ideal conditions early It’s the reason you became popular???-is so we can hunt for saves? “Vulture saves” is awesome-but it’s not for people who drafted two closers early lol Been playing since 2001

Ruh roh...the velocity for Carlos Estévez is not getting better...

@8NicolasFlamel8 Why are you dealing with these bullpens? They may be landmines all season long...

@CloserMonkey I almost pooped myself! Hope all is well. If you get a chance: Do you agree or would you flip some of them? Sands>Rogers? Harris>Sands/Rogers? Harris>Halvorsen? Sands/Rogers>Halvorsen?

Today's Leverage Ledger with notes on the #WBC final, spring contests from Tuesday, and the #Angels closer competition: closermonkey.com/test/2026/03/1…

Daniel Palencia #Cubs #Venezuela thrived under pressure during the #WBC knockout round. He turned in three clean outings with a 66.7 Strike% (39 pitches, 26 strikes), generating 12 whiffs (30.8 SwStr%), and striking out six of nine batters faced (66.7 K-BB%). 👀

Mason Miller will be available for Team USA tonight, manager Mark DeRosa said. “I'd like to avoid him, but the score will dictate it,” DeRosa said. “Yes, he’s available.” Save situation? “He’s in.” nytimes.com/athletic/71252…

Today's Leverage Ledger covers the #WBC semifinal, and Monday's spring recaps of interest: closermonkey.com/test/2026/03/1…

Daniel Palencia #Cubs #Venezuela nailed down his second #WBC save with a clean ninth, striking out two on 15 pitches (11 strikes - 73.3 Strike%) and generating six whiffs (40 SwStr%). Combining his spring and WBC outings, he's posted a 1.042 WHIP with an 11:3 K:BB over 7.2 IP.

@Travis_Sawchik With the Pope throwing out the first pitch.

If Italy pulls this off, gotta have a Pool Play location here next WBC

@scharles1975 But he had a back issue last year, there have been no injury reports this year. The beat writers have either buried it or are not covering his velocity drop

@CloserMonkey Oh I see ok thank u

RP Results of Interest 3.9.2026 Liam Hendriks #MNTwins allowed two hits, an earned run, and a walk during the bottom of the fifth versus Atlanta. He threw 21 pitches (12 strikes - 57.1 Strike%) and produced one whiff. After three games, he has a 2.00 WHIP and a 1:2 K:BB Velo 🫤

@scharles1975 It’s included in the chart above. It was 93.88 last May

@CloserMonkey Any chance you know what his velocity was last spring training? I heard he typically starts the year with lower velocity

Today's Leverage Ledger covers Sunday's #WBC semifinal and spring results of interest. closermonkey.com/test/2026/03/1…

1-2-3 from Whit. 👊

Today's Leverage Ledger has been posted with #WBC and Spring Training results of interest: closermonkey.com/test/2026/03/1…