Closer Monkey's Leverage Ledger | 5.23.2026

The bullpens were on full display in the Bronx, Fairbanks turned in a scoreless outing, and more

Friday’s slate was reduced by one when a rainout occurred in Cincinnati. However, an American League East tilt between the Rays and the Yankees provided plenty of late-inning drama. Was this foreshadowing for their respective seasons?

Today’s takeaways feature:

• Fairbanks notched his sixth save

• Baltimore played matchups during a win

• Louis Varland worked two innings, again

Game recaps cover:

AL: CLE | HOU | MIN | SEA

NL: ARI | ATL | COL | MIL | PHI | SD | WSH

Plus quick hits for each league.

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