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Ex-Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams has struggled while wearing pinstripes, and his new team the New York Yankees are being pressured to relieve Williams of his duties.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 22

Recapping Week 3 of the 2025 MiLB Season

We’re more than halfway through the first month of the 2025 Minor League season. Week 3 saw multiple high-end prospects have big weeks, while others got promoted to face new challenges.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Aaron Boone throws support behind Devin Williams amid struggles

Despite the New York Yankees’ 14-9 record to start the 2025 season, much of the pitching staff has had a rough go of it. Closer Devin Williams might be the poster child for the team’s early season struggles on the mound, but he has the support of his manager, Aaron Boone.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 21

Brewers Call Up Top Pitching Prospect With Perfect ERA, Devastating Changeup

When your pitching staff needs help, you look to the minor leagues. Especially if your Triple-A roster has a top prospect who hasn't allowed a run all season.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 21

Yankees struggling closer may have issues adapting to New York

It has been an ominously rough start for New York Yankees closer Devin Williams. He has struggled mightily through the start of the season, and that became amplified when he was unable to hold a four-run ninth inning lead against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, a game in which the Yankees would lose 10-8 in extra innings.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 21

New York Yankees All-Star Reliever Being Undone by Some Horrendous Luck

Over the offseason, one of the major additions that the New York Yankees made to their roster was closer Devin Williams. He was acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in a blockbuster trade in exchange for starting pitcher Nestor Cortes and prospect Caleb Durbin.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 20

New York Yankees Boss Stands Behind Struggling Closer With Supportive Message

When the New York Yankees acquired star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers as one of their signature moves this past winter, they were hoping to avoid situations like the one that unfolded on Saturday.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Former GM Says Yankees Must Demote Closer Devin Williams Now

The calls are getting louder. On Sunday, it was former MLB executive Jim Bowden who joined the growing chorus questioning whether Devin Williams should still be closing games for the New York Yankees.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Yankees' Options After Closer Struggles to Start the Season

It may just be 21 games into the season, but the New York Yankees have to start considering what they will do with struggling closer Devin Williams. While his 9.00 ERA is concerning enough, his seeming inability to get focused after an error behind him on Saturday and allowing a four-run rally is a red flag.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 20

New York Yankees Star Reliever Should Become Closer After Historic Start

The New York Yankees made a few major additions to their pitching staff this offseason to help put the team over the top. In free agency, they signed Max Fried away from the Atlanta Braves, agreeing to a historic eight-year, $218 million deal.

New York Yankees News / FirstSportz / April 20

Aaron Judge ‘not worried’ by Devin Williams’ shaky start to Yankees career

On Saturday, the New York Yankees slipped up once again. The newly acquired closing pitcher, Devin Williams, struggled again as he blew away another lead.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Devin Williams gets brutally honest about embarrassing meltdown vs. Rays

The New York Yankees took a five-game win streak into Saturday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. New York held an 8-4 lead entering the bottom of the ninth inning when the team handed the ball to closer Devin Williams.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Gary Sheffield's Son Hilariously Roasts Yankees Closer After Meltdown

In the aftermath of the Yankees' bullpen meltdown on Saturday, Gary Sheffield Jr., son of former MLB star Gary Sheffield and host of the "Yankees Unloaded" podcast, took to social media to express his frustration with closer Devin Williams.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Yankees getting torched on social media after blowing lead vs. Rays

The New York Yankees looked as though they had another win in the bag going into the bottom of the ninth inning of Saturday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 18

Former Brewers Star Infielder Given 'Bad' Grade By MLB Writer

A former Milwaukee Brewers star infielder isn’t making a strong first impression with his new team. Milwaukee lost two major pieces last offseason when Devin Williams got traded to the New York Yankees and Willy Adames joined the San Francisco Giants in free agency.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 18

MLB Writer Gives 'Bad' Grade To Ex-Brewers All-Star Now With Yankees

If first impressions are everything, a former Milwaukee Brewers All-Star is in some trouble with his new team. 30-year-old closer Devin Williams was traded from Milwaukee to the New York Yankees in December in a deal that sent Nestor Cortés and Caleb Durbin to the Brew Crew.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 15

Brewers Could End Up Regretting Yankees Blockbuster Trade

The Milwaukee Brewers were extremely quiet throughout the offseason aside from one big trade. Milwaukee cut ties with All-Star closer Devin Williams in a trade with the New York Yankees that brought former All-Star Nestor Cortes and young infielder Caleb Durbin to town.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 15

Brewers Receive Low Grade In Latest Power Rankings

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a bit of a slow start. Through their first 17 games of the 2025 season, the team owns an 8-9 record, and they sit in fourth place in the National League Central, two games back of the first-place Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 14

Yankees Might Surprisingly Trade For Ex-Red Sox, Dodgers $10 Million Reliever

A former Boston Red Sox closer could soon be wearing pinstripes for the New York Yankees — a cringey image in every Red Sox fan’s mind. In case you haven’t noticed, the Yankees’ new All-Star closer has been awful so far in 2025.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 13

Yankees Could Surprisingly Move On From Ex-Brewers All-Star By July

A former Milwaukee Brewers two-time All-Star is struggling mightily with his new team in 2025. The Brewers disappointed a lot of their fans this past offseason when they moved on from not one, but two stars by trading shortstop Willy Adames and closer Devin Williams to the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees, respectively.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 12