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Relief Pitchers for Yankees to Target

Following a disappointing 2025 campaign, the New York Yankees’ bullpen is likely headed towards a makeover. Devin Williams and Mark Leiter Jr., who combined for 110 1/3 innings in 2025, have already signed elsewhere. Luke Weaver had a miserable 2025 postseason, so a return to the Bronx seems unlikely. Bigger names like Edwin Diaz and […]

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Moves Yankees Should Make This Offseason

Free agency is officially in full swing, and the New York Yankees project as major players once again this offseason. The team has already made several moves, most notably bringing back Trent Grisham in centerfield. However, numerous players would be good targets for the Yankees this offseason, either via free agency or trade. SS Corey […]

Thanks to a dominant start from Cam Schlittler, the Yankees overcame a 1-0 series deficit to win the AL Wild Card series on Thursday night.

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Schlitter Dominates as Yankees Win Wild Card Series

Yankees 4, Red Sox 0 The New York Yankees made history Thursday night in their 4-0 win over the Boston Red Sox, becoming the first team to win a Wild Card series after losing the first game under the new postseason format. Before tonight, teams were 0-15 in such scenarios. Yankees-Red Sox Game Summary Yankees […]

Despite a rough game one, the New York Yankees put on a stellar bullpen performance to force a game three against the Boston Red Sox.

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Bullpen Performance Propels Yankees to Victory Over Red Sox

Yankees 4, Red Sox 3 One night after faltering late, the New York Yankees rode a terrific bullpen performance to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Wednesday night to tie the American League Wild Card series at 1-1. Yankees – Red Sox Game Summary Both Sides Land Punches Embed from Getty Images With the […]

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Red Sox Rally to Take Wild Card Opener From Yankees

Red Sox 3, Yankees 1 Thanks to clutch hitting from Masataka Yoshida and a stout performance from Aroldis Chapman, the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 3–1 in Tuesday night’s American League Wild Card opener to take a 1-0 series lead. Yankees Strike First Embed from Getty Images Despite a rough regular season, […]

The Yankees bullpen helped take them to the World Series last year. Now, that group might be the one thing stopping them from making it back.

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Yankees’ Bullpen Performance Will Dictate Postseason Success

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Every team has an Achilles’ heel, and for the 2025 New York Yankees, it’s their bullpen. Despite beating the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday, this game highlighted what is now commonplace in the Bronx. After six no-hit innings from Luis Gil, Aaron Boone turned the ball over to reliever Fernando Cruz. But on just […]

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Pirates’ Losing Streak Reaches Nine Games

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Pirates Lose Ninth Consecutive Game The Pittsburgh Pirates lost their ninth consecutive game at the San Diego Padres 3-0 Tuesday night, extending what has become the longest active losing streak in baseball. For a team that had not lost three consecutive games since the month of May, a slump like this is quite concerning. The […]

A mosaic of the top six in the Week 9 Reliever Rankings by Sport Relay.

Reliever Roundup and Bullpen Bonanza, Episode 8 — Week 9 Rankings

Reliever Roundup & Bullpen Bonanza — Week 9 (May 27 to Jun 2) Individual Rankings We are in Week Nine of the 2024 season, and it is time for another Episode of Reliever Roundup & Bullpen Bonanza! These rankings take it to a different level than the other reliever rankings you’ve seen. We will separate […]