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On YouTubeNew York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 15
Is Holmes the best closer in baseball? 
An argument for Holmes as MLB’s top closer; Pettitte acts as Rodón’s ’strategist’; Yankee catchers aid Stroman in Maddux framing approach; Verdugo reconnecting with family in Minnesota; LeMahieu nearing rehab assignment ESPN | Jorge Castillo: The Yankees’ 2024 bullpen is definitely not the same as it was in 2023.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 14
Clay Holmes is becoming one of the Yankees' biggest difference-makers
New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes is quickly establishing himself as one of the best closers in baseball.
New York Yankees News / ClutchPoints / May 14
The unheralded ‘STUD’ behind Yankees’ hot start
The New York Yankees are off to a hot start in 2024, seemingly putting their 2023 struggles behind them while sitting at 27-15, and one of the biggest parts of the success is the team’s bullpen, which has been one of the best in baseball.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / May 10
Yankees have found a bullpen gem on a one-year prove-it deal
The Yankees boast one of the best bullpens in baseball, not because of overspending on elite pitchers but thanks to pitching coach Matt Blake’s talent for finding value where others don’t.
New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / May 9
Breaking down the recent success of Yankees closer Clay Holmes
Yankees closer Clay Holmes has presented extremely well so far in the most vulnerable role out of the bullpen. The ninth inning , with a three-run lead or less, brings a great deal of pressure. It takes a special mindset, skillset, and courage to endure the role of a major league closer. We’ve seen the greats before us make it look simple.
Yankees Should Consider Extension For All-Star After Fantastic Start
The New York Yankees have had a great start to the 2024 season. New York has dealt with a handful of injuries but has found ways to find success. The Yankees have been great this season and one of the biggest reasons why has been thanks to the performance of the bullpen.
New York Yankees Bullpen Has Been Dominating Its Competition
The New York Yankees have been one of baseball's best team in 2024 and the bullpen is playing a key role in why. The New York bullpen was not given a lot of respect heading into the season, not making the preseason top 10 of MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 4
Sequence of the Week: Clay Holmes (5/1)
The Yankees closer completely overmatched the top of the Baltimore lineup to nail down the five-out save. Welcome to the third instillation of Sequence of the Week!
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 3
Clay Holmes keeps proving his worth to the Yankees
The right-hander still has a flawless ERA and has been among the most valuable Yankees this year Yankees closer Clay Holmes might be known as “Cardiac Clay” to a portion of the fanbase for the way he dances around danger in some of his outings, but in 2024, he is absolutely doing his best to silence his doubters.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / May 2
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.
New York Yankees News / SI.com / May 1
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 / Pinstripe Alley / May 1
Yankees 2, Orioles 0: Gil dazzles, Holmes shuts the door
Luis Gil and Clay Holmes shine in Camden Yards to get the Yankees on the board in this series. I’ll start this recap off with a confession: I was busy
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 26
LeMachine needs additional maintenance
LeMahieu shut down for a week; Holmes’ impending free agency; the AL East is really, really annoying (because it’s really, really good); Yanks claim Tonkin from Mets Associated Press | Larry Fleisher: Earlier this week, it was reported that Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu had suffered a setback during his first rehab outing.
New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / April 20
The Yankees Are Holding Down the Fort Without Gerrit Cole
Losing your ace to injury before the season even begins is almost always a recipe for disaster, but the Yankees’ pitching staff has shown otherwise. When
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 18
Yankees’ closer has quietly been a huge part of the team’s hot start
The New York Yankees are 13-6, the best record in all of baseball, but one of the biggest reasons they’ve played so well has to do with how well they’ve held leads late in games.
New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 6
Yankees Manager Calls 2022 All-Star 'Our Closer' for the Season
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone wasted no time naming his closer for the season. Pet the New York Post, Boone called Clay Holmes “our closer” following Tuesday’s spring training loss to the New York Mets.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20
Aaron Judge's toe and other Yankees early spring training storylines to watch
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge had a challenging season in 2023, suffering a torn toe ligament when he collided with the outfield wall at Dodger Stadium.
New York Yankees News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / February 19
Yankees Reportedly Haven't Discussed Contract Extension With All-Star Pitcher
The New York Yankees will have to make a tough decision about the future of one of the club's All-Star pitchers. New York had the best bullpen in baseball last season with a 3.34 ERA.
New York Yankees News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / January 16
Yankees Could Sign Rising Star To Contract Extension This Offseason
The New York Yankees had the best bullpen in baseball last season but could lose some of the most impactful hurlers this offseason. A few of New York's top relievers -- including Wandy Peralta -- are free agents and it isn't clear if they will be back with the Yankees.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 26
Three moves to improve the Yankees
The New York Yankees have won 12 of their past 17 games, propelling them into third in the AL East, seven games behind first-place Tampa Bay. If the Yankees want to catch the Rays, they need to improve in three key areas.
New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16, 2022
Aaron Boone explains why Yankees did not use Clay Holmes in ninth inning
The New York Yankees blew a lead in the 9th inning on Saturday night to lose Game 3 of the ALDS, and many were left wondering why Aaron Boone left closer Clay Holmes in the bullpen.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 16, 2022
Yankees manager Aaron Boone under fire for not using Clay Holmes in stunning loss
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was tasked with piecing together the bullpen for 13 outs against the Guardians on Saturday night, but 12 outs was all he would get.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17, 2022
Yankees place closer Clay Holmes on 15-day IL with back spasms
Manager Aaron Boone says the team is hopeful Holmes only misses the 15-day minimum.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 26, 2021
Yankees acquire RHP Clay Holmes from Pirates
Holmes has gone 3-2 with a 4.93 ERA in 42 innings this season, and he accumulated a career 5.57 ERA during his four campaigns with the Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 4, 2020
Pirates sign RHP Clay Holmes to minor league contract
The Pirates non-tendered right-hander Clay Holmes on Wednesday, but he’s making a quick return to the organization.
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