Closer Monkey's Leverage Ledger | 5.21.2026

Sewald secured his 11th save, Yates cannot convert his first opportunity, and the Rockies

Another wacky Wednesday slate with some slippery results. However, Paul Sewald keeps producing for those who took a chance on his rebound revival tour this season.

Today’s takeaways feature:

• Is Kirby Yates the closer?

• The Rockies are overmanaged in a loss

• Hinch pushed his chips in and still lost

Game recaps cover:

AL: ATH | BAL | BOS | CLE | MIN | SEA | TEX | TOR

NL: CIN | LAD | PIT

Plus quick hits, including a four-inning save by a Nationals’ reliever.

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