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Do the Yankees finally have their shutdown closer?

The New York Yankees have had a promising start to the 2024 season despite some inconsistencies in their offense. A key factor in their performance has been the stability provided by their closer, 31-year-old Clay Holmes, who has excelled in his role early in the year.

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New York Yankees' Young Righty Does Something Not Done in Last Decade of Team History vs. Orioles on Wednesday

The New York Yankees shut out the Baltimore Orioles, 2-0, on Wednesday night in Baltimore. With the win, the Yankees are now 20-12 while the O's are 19-11 after the loss.

Spencer Jones News / Last Word On Sports / 0 minutes ago

Yankees’ Top-Prospect Has Been On Fire With Somerset

Top-prospect Spencer Jones has been on a tear to start his 2024 season. Do his stats make him worthy of a mid-season promotion? Spencer Jones had one heck of an April.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

1999 Yankees Diary: Yanks hold on in slugfest with KC

A ninth inning Bernie bomb helps Yanks overcome an early deficit. The Yankees built upon their solid month of April, and opened the second calendar month of the season in style with a win over the Royals.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 2 hours ago

Yankees prospects: Serna homers three times in crazy Renegades win

Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from May 1st. Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 5-0 at Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 3B Caleb Durbin 1-5, SB DH Everson Pereira 2-5, 3 K, SB 1B T.J.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 29 minutes ago

Ramping up for round two

LeMahieu nears resumption of baseball activities; Soto and Holmes highlight top Yankees performers for April; Wells figuring it out at the plate; sneak preview into new Peacock series on the 1990 Yanks.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Yankees need more offense in series finale vs. Orioles

The New York Yankees have had stale stretches of offense. Maybe the Baltimore Orioles are joining their rivals in that category. The teams conclude a four-game series Thursday afternoon in Baltimore.

Clay Holmes News / SI.com / 7 hours ago

Yankees Closer Clay Holmes's Mesmerizing Pitch Overlay Had MLB Fans in Awe

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes has been lights out thus far into the 2024 season, and that continued during Wednesday night's matchup against the Baltimore Orioles.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / 59 minutes ago

Luis Gil leads Yankees to shutout win over Orioles

Luis Gil pitched 6 1/3 innings and Oswaldo Cabrera hit a two-run home run as the New York Yankees beat the host Baltimore Orioles 2-0 on Wednesday. Caleb Ferguson, Ian Hamilton and Clay Holmes worked out of the bullpen to secure the Yankees' second shutout win of the season.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 3 hours ago

Yankees could get hard throwing bullpen piece back from injury soon

Aaron Boone addressed the media before tonight’s game between the Yankees and Orioles, providing injury updates on various players. Among the injuries they’ve sustained over the past few weeks, losing right-handed reliever Nick Burdi has quietly been a pretty tough blow for the Bronx Bombers.

New York Yankees News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / 3 hours ago

State of the Yankees: April

State of the New York Yankees March Record: 4-0 April Record: 15-12 Record entering May: 19-12 Games Behind in AL East: 1 Games Behind AL Wild Card: +1.5 Life is good for the New York Yankees, but it can be better.

Nestor Cortes News / Yardbarker / 51 minutes ago

Yankees' Nestor Cortes off to frigid start

Coming off an injury-shortened 2023 season, the New York Yankees were hoping to see Nestor Cortes return to his ways on the mound, but so far 2024 hasn't treated the lefty kindly.

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New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 4 hours ago

Yankees could keep tabs on refined former All-Star pitcher ahead of trade deadline

Pitching has been a major factor that has kept the New York Yankees from coming out of the American League East and reaching the World Series, but that already looks like it can change this season, especially if they trade for another star flamethrower by the 2024 MLB trade deadline.

New York Yankees News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / 1 hour ago

Yankees Hard-Throwing Righty To Reach Major Milestone Showing Return Is Near

The New York Yankees have been great so far this season despite having injuries all across the roster. New York is one of just three teams in the American League with 19 wins and what makes it even more impressive is the fact that the club has had this success without some important pieces.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 1 minute ago

Former Yankees infielder rips team after loss to Orioles

The New York Yankees crushed the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend, but their bats have gone silent in the first two games of their AL East showdown with the Baltimore Orioles.

Watch: Yankees' Juan Soto stares down Orioles pitcher after hitting monster HR

Orioles, Corbin Burnes seek series win vs. Yankees

Infamous former Yankees outfielder gets DFA'd by his new team

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New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 3 minutes ago

Yankees close to getting reinforcements in the infield

The New York Yankees are grappling with challenges in their infield, particularly due to DJ LeMahieu’s prolonged recovery from an injury and Oswaldo Cabrera’s declining performance after a promising start to the season.

Carlos Narvaez News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

Yankees Carlos Narvaez Scouting Report and Analysis

The New York Yankees call-up Carlos Narvaez, a minor league catching prospect. New York motioned some roster moves before their game against the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / 57 minutes ago

Yankees star stares down Orioles pitcher after hitting HR

Watch: Yankees' Juan Soto stares down Orioles pitcher after hitting monster HR

Soto has never been afraid to get heated with opposing pitchers.

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton has another brutal baserunning moment

Infamous former Yankees outfielder gets DFA'd by his new team

Orioles Rookie of the Year setting historic home run pace

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New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / 33 minutes ago

The Yankees’ Hot Start Is Hiding Some Notable Players’ Struggles

There is no denying that the New York Yankees have had quite the start to their 2024 season. The revamped Yankees currently sit in a tie with the Baltimore Orioles at the top of the AL East standings – just like everyone predicted.

Nestor Cortes News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Yankees' Nestor Cortes aims to maintain dominance over O's

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes looks to continue his success against the host Baltimore Orioles when the teams play the middle game of a three-game series on Tuesday.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 hours ago

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton has another brutal baserunning moment

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton gave his critics some ammunition during his team’s Monday matchup against the Orioles.

Yankees recall catcher for MLB debut

Watch: Yankees slugger Aaron Judge homers for second straight game vs. Brewers

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New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

Yankees Recall Rookie Catcher to Replace Soon-To-Be Dad

The New York Yankees have called up rookie catcher Carlos Narváez after placing outfielder Alex Verdugo on the paternity list. Alex Verdugo seemed to have found his stride before being placed on the paternity list.