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The New York Yankees have made some questionable moves in free agency over the last couple of seasons but one move from late in 2023 has proven to be a massive success.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Yankees Pitcher Reveals Deeper Meaning Behind His Easter Glove

Luke Weaver will take the mound for the New York Yankees on Easter Sunday, sporting a glove with more than just style, but on representing his deep faith.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / April 18

Ben Rice, Luke Weaver Looking to be Long-Term Assets for the Yankees

The major league season is still in its first month, but the New York Yankees have already seen some interesting testimonials. Various players on the active roster have attracted attention with their early performances, marking them as valuable assets and collateral.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 27

What to expect from Yankees pitching staff to begin the season

The rotation will look a bit different than expected as the season kicks off.

Brandon Nimmo hints Mets want to overtake Yankees in big way

Newly acquired slugger aims to provide protection for reigning AL MVP

The 24 pitchers who have thrown an MLB perfect game

The 'Highest-paid player for every MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Just Baseball / February 20

Without a Third Baseman, the Yankees Fall Short of a Great Pivot

The New York Yankees can never escape the spotlight during an offseason, but this one was perhaps more pivotal than those in recent years. After making the World Series with modern Yankee legends Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole, the team needed to figure out how to come out on top in 2025.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 18

Why the Yankees are excited about this underrated bullpen weapon

The New York Yankees have become incredible at developing pitching at both the Minor League and Major League levels, with Sam Briend and Matt Blake overlooking an excellent operation.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / February 12

Yankees' Luke Weaver gets honest about Juan Soto signing with the Mets

New York Mets slugger Juan Soto clearly left a good impression on his former franchise, the New York Yankees. This comes as no surprise, given that Soto performed at an MVP-caliber level during his lone season in the Bronx.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / February 11

Yankees' Bullpen Revamp 'Ain't a Bad Thing,' Luke Weaver Said

Luke Weaver was the breakout star of the New York Yankees 2024 bullpen. The former starter worked with pitching coach Matt Blake until he ultimately became the Yankees’ most reliable reliever.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / February 5

Yankees’ 2025 Position Overviews: Relief Pitchers

The return of Tim Hill gives the Yankees a complete bullpen, as they finally add a left-handed reliever to their roster after not having a single left-handed reliever on their 40-man.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / January 24

The Yankees might have a hidden bullpen gem in Triple-A

One thing you can always count on is that the Yankees will find someone cheap and convert them into an impactful bullpen weapon. Luke Weaver went from

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / December 27

Yankees could consider this intruiging veteran free agent for the bullpen

The New York Yankees are reportedly showing interest in left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin, who could be the team’s solution to their overly right-handed bullpen.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 10

Yankees Going After NL Reliever of the Year on Trading Block

While the New York Yankees already have a competent closer in Luke Weaver, they seem keen to keep bolstering the back end of their bullpen this offseason.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / November 28

Yankees should steal talented free agent starter from hated rivals

After Blake Snell signed a monstrous five-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, reports came out that the New York Yankees showed some interest in the left-hander.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / November 24

The Yankees Have Several Options to Consider for a Closer Next Season

The New York Yankees will once again revisit the need for a closer as next season approaches. The club maneuvered their way through save situations near the end of the season.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / November 16

2024 Year In Review: Luke Weaver

The New York Yankees received a pleasant surprise from Luke Weaver throughout 2024. The reliever was one of the most important parts of the team’s bullpen during the year.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / November 2

Yankees lock in their future closer on a $2.5 million salary hit

The New York Yankees made a savvy move last offseason, signing journeyman pitcher Luke Weaver to a one-year contract with a club option for 2025 at just $2.5 million.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / November 1

Yankees pick up option on RHP Luke Weaver

New York Yankees right-hander Luke Weaver, who enjoyed a strong regular season but blew save chances in three of his last six playoff appearances, will be back with the club next year.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31

Watch: Catcher’s interference call costs Yankees in Game 5

Watch: Catcher’s interference call costs Yankees in eighth inning of Game 5

Just when you thought that they were out of bullets to shoot themselves in the foot with, the New York Yankees managed to find yet another one.

Watch: Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr. give Yankees back-to-back HRs in World Series for first time since 1977

Watch: Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton interrupts Aaron Boone’s in-game interview with HR

Interfering Yankees fans banned for World Series Game 5

The single-season home run leader for every MLB franchise

The 'Every NL home run champion' quiz

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / October 21

The Yankees are betting the house on journeyman closer to dominate in the World Series

Nobody expected the New York Yankees to turn journeyman reliever Luke Weaver into their primary closer heading into the playoffs, let alone the World Series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 18

These pitchers are under pressure for rest of Yankees-Guardians ALCS

The Yankees and Guardians experienced a rollercoaster of emotions in ALCS Game 3, but the late-game pitching decisions will resonate and potentially decide this series.

ALCS Game 3 takeaways: Jhonkensy Noel, David Fry help Guardians stun Yankees

Watch: Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton deliver back-to-back home runs for Yankees

Watch: Jhonkensy Noel's HR ties it, David Fry walks it off for Guardians in ALCS Game 3

Who has the most strikeouts in MLB postseason history?

The 'ALCS MVP' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 10

Yankees’ Luke Weaver Gives Unique Outlook on Role

The New York Yankees are just one win away from the ALCS after Wednesday night’s 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals. A big reason has been the performance of right-handed reliever Luke Weaver, who has pitched in all three ALDS games, recording saves in both of their wins.