Clay Holmes Articles - Page 2

The New York Yankees decided to get creative with the closer role after Clay Holmes blew another save earlier this week. Reliever Luke Weaver got the first opportunity in this new ninth inning era and he made the most of his moment. Yankees manager Aaron Boone turned to Weaver in the final frame on Friday […]

There was a time when New York Yankees fans didn’t have to worry about their closer. Nowadays, though, Clay Holmes’ blown saves are yet another reminder of just how special Mariano Rivera was. Yankees manager Aaron Boone admitted that Holmes is no longer the unquestioned closer after the All-Star’s 11th blown save of the season on […]

The New York Yankees are in the midst of a historic season. With Aaron Judge chasing down his home run record and Juan Soto having a career year, their offense has been electric. They should be running away with their division, especially considering how tough the Orioles have had it in recent months. They are […]

The New York Yankees fell to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday as Clay Holmes allowed four earned runs in the bottom of the ninth inning. While Holmes blowing a save has been nothing new to Yankees fans, Jazz Chisholm Jr. is encouraging New York to stay positive. The Rangers’ four runs all came on one […]

The New York Yankees suffered a rough loss to the Detroit Tigers in the Little League Classic by the score of 3-2 in 10 innings, and Clay Holmes’ 10th blown save of the season was at the center of attention. As of right now, Yankees manager Aaron Boone is committed to Holmes as the closer. […]

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes has tapered off after starting red-hot this year. However, there may be some Yankee fans in the All-Star Game selection committee, as the eighth-year veteran surprisingly got chosen as a reserve. Holmes opened up about his gratitude, via MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. #Yankees closer Clay Holmes reacts after being named […]

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes has been one of the best in the business so far this year, as he’s tied for third in the MLB with 19 saves. However, the Kansas City Royals got the best of him Thursday afternoon, spoiling a thrilling Yankees comeback. The veteran right-hander shared some insight on his […]

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes (1-1) finally gave up an earned run on Monday, ending his bid to become the first pitcher in baseball history to post a 0.00 ERA across an entire season. Holmes allowed four runs in the ninth inning, causing them to lose 5-4 to the Seattle Mariners, ending their seven-game […]

The New York Yankees saw their blistering seven-game win streak come to an end Monday night, as their bullpen faltered in the first leg of their series at home versus the visiting Seattle Mariners. It looked as though New York was going to extend their undefeated run to eight games when they took a three-run […]

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. That group is headlined by closer Clay Holmes, who has […]

The New York Yankees may have a record above .500, but that doesn’t mean much in the grand scheme of the American League playoff race. Every win matters, as they are falling off the wildcard race pace a bit more every single day. And on Sunday night, it seemed like the Yankees were going to […]

After cruising to a 4-run lead in the bottom of the 9th inning, the New York Yankees gave up five runs in and turned a sure victory into a devastating 8-7 defeat at the hands of the Miami Marlins. JAKE BURGER AND THE MARLINS SCORE FIVE RUNS IN THE NINTH INNING TO WALK OFF THE […]

With Aroldis Chapman out of the picture and in Kansas City with the Royals, there is uncertainty around the New York Yankees’ closer role. They have plenty of qualified pitchers for the gig and Aaron Boone revealed that Clay Holmes is expected to be their primary 9th inning option. With that being said, Boone added […]

Brian Cashman has a lot on his plate this offseason, with his biggest task being figuring out how to keep Aaron Judge with the New York Yankees. But he also has some work to do regarding New York’s bullpen, and there was reason to believe that the Yankees could try to find a replacement for […]

After taking the first game of the series, the New York Yankees now trail the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 in the ALDS. They blew a multi-run lead in the ninth inning, marking one of the worst postseason losses ever for the franchise. Fans will be looking at manager Aaron Boone as a key reason for the […]

At this point, it might be in everyone’s best interest to start asking: “what can’t Shohei Ohtani do?” The Los Angeles Angels’ ace/cleanup hitter and dual threat is currently locked with the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge in a neck-and-neck MVP race. Ohtani is arguably the most unique player in MLB history, with the 28-year […]

The New York Yankees are set to receive a major bullpen boost ahead of their series vs. the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, as closer Clay Holmes is set to make his return from the 15-day IL, per Sweeny Murti of WFAN. The Yankees just split a series with the lowly Oakland Athletics, so getting […]

The New York Yankees have just placed reliever Aroldis Chapman on the injury list. Apparently, the 34-year-old sustained some sort of infection on his leg. The most bizarre part about this situation, however, is that Chapman’s infection was caused by a new tattoo that he recently got. Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed on Saturday that […]

The New York Yankees have been mired by injuries of late, with multiple key players currently on the mend ahead of the final month of the regular season. Despite picking up an important win against the Blue Jays on Sunday, the Yankees are now set to lose another key player to the IL. According to […]

The New York Yankees made a slew of roster moves on Wednesday in order to light a spark under the struggling team. Closing pitcher Clay Holmes was placed on the 15-day IL with a back injury, while fan-favorite Ron Marinaccio is set to return from Triple-A. Amid the bullpen shakeup, Aaron Boone revealed the Yankees’ […]

The New York Yankees feature a star-studded roster that has led the team to the best record in MLB through the first half of the 2022 MLB season. Aaron Judge would likely be the MVP if the season ended today, Gerrit Cole continues to pitch well, and the team simply wins ball games. However, there […]

The New York Yankees have been flexing their muscle at the plate and on the mound this season, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get tripped up. The Cincinnati Reds gave Clay Holmes and the Bronx Bombers a reality check when they handed the Yankees a 4-3 loss Tuesday night in the opener of their […]

On Sunday, the Major League Baseball 2022 All-Star Game rosters were revealed. New York Yankees rising star, Clay Holmes, was named to his first All-Star team. After learning of the news, Holmes addressed reporters and talked about what it means to him and his family. https://twitter.com/MarlyRiveraESPN/status/1546258801925431296?s=20&t=9DbiFhQUc9HIoxrM5sQLBQ “I made a promise that she’d (his wife) be […]

Aroldis Chapman is set to make one more rehab start before returning to the New York Yankees. The flame-throwing left-hander is working his way back from injury, however, the Yankees haven’t missed a beat without him. The team continues to win on a consistent basis and the bullpen has been electric. Clay Holmes has been […]

The New York Yankees’ bullpen unit has been cruising as of late, and Clay Holmes continues to play a vital role in the group’s formidable success. Holmes starred for the Yankees in their 4-0 road win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. He logged 1.1 scoreless innings pitched, as he lowered his ERA on […]

The success of the New York Yankees’ bullpen leaves Aaron Boone with some difficult decisions to make. Closer Aroldis Chapman has been sidelined on the 15-day IL while dealing with an Achilles injury, but after throwing a successful bullpen over the weekend, the 34-year-old is nearing a return to the Yankees’ bullpen. With the hard-throwing […]

The New York Yankees pitching has been nothing short of unstoppable over the past month. From top to bottom, from the starting rotation to the bullpen, the staff has been unbelievable. Gerrit Cole, Nestor Cortes, Clay Holmes and company are simply destroying the opposition. Across their last three games, the Yankees have allowed just six […]

If someone asked a New York Yankees fan one year ago today who Clay Holmes is, no one could blame them for being unsure of the answer. In just under 12 months, what once was a reliever who struggled to keep runs off the board for a bad Pittsburgh Pirates team is now possibly the […]

The New York Yankees’ blistering 24-8 start to begin the 2022 MLB season is making fans salivate at the possibilities for October. Guys like Michael King and Clay Holmes are big reasons for why. The 24-8 start to the season marks just the fifth time in franchise history and the first time that the ‘Bronx […]