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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.28.2026 (opens the original)
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It’s been a volatile season covering high-leverage relievers, and we have reached the finish line for 2026. Today’s post includes recaps with a look into how Miami used its starters down the stretch instead of side sessions. Our takeaways feature: Justin MartinezEdwin DíazGame recaps cover: AL: CHW | HOU | KC | SEANL: CHC | LAD | MIL | PHI | PIT | WSHPlus quick hits for both leagues. Please use this LINK
Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.27.2026 (opens the original)
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It’s come down to today for two teams. If you are still in contention for a championship, all my best. Today’s takeaways feature: Jeff HoffmanCamilo DovalJordan RomanoGame recaps cover: AL: CLE | SEA | TEXNL: ARI | ATL | LAD | MIL | PIT | SDPlus, quick hits and vulture save options. Please use this LINK for today’s Leverage Ledger. You can also copy and paste it into
Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.26.2026 (opens the original)
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Friday’s 17-game slate yielded plenty of leverage events of interest. The Dodgers take the lead with Roki Sasaki and Tanner Scott closing out a combined shutout. Another postseason of late-inning match-ups may be on tap for the defending champions. Today’s takeaways feature: Arizona used two starters as relievers in a win over the PadresGrant Taylor took over in the seventh inning during an eventual winGame recaps cover: AL: BOS | CLE | DET | NYY | TB | The A’s | TORNL: CHC | MIL | STL | WSHPlus
Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.25.2026 (opens the original)
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Thursday’s 12-game slate yielded nine saves. Mason Montgomery takes the lead, extending his scoreless streak during his 17th save, 15th in the second half. Today’s takeaways feature: Edwin Díaz turned in another clean outingBen Joyce is done for 2026Game recaps cover: AL: CLE | HOU | LAA | TEXNL: CHC | CIN | MIL | SDPlus quick hits and vulture recommendations. Please use this LINK for today&
Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.24.2026 (opens the original)
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Wednesday’s games provided plenty of leverage events of interest, with Aroldis Chapman locking down his save, striking out the side, leading the way. Today’s takeaways feature: Devin Williams returned with a clean outingAndrés Muñoz will pitch, but only in a save opportunity? Game recaps cover: AL: BAL | HOU | KC | MIN | SEA | TEXNL: ARI | ATL | MIA | MIL | SD | WSHPlus quick hits and vulture recommendations. Please use this <span style="colo
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