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The New York Yankees traded for Devin Williams for the Milwaukee Brewers this offseason. Williams has been one of the top closers in baseball during the regular season but has struggled in the playoffs. With a career playoff ERA of 23.14, he needs to improve for the Bombers come October. Last year, he gave up […]

The New York Yankees have already had an active offseason. Even after losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets, they signed Max Fried and traded for Devin Williams. The latter came over in a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that sent Nestor Cortes Jr and Caleb Durbin to Wisconsin. Williams. the new Yankees closer […]

The New York Yankees recently acquired star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in a massive trade. Williams was linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers before the Yankees-Brewers trade came to fruition. The former Brewers closer made a shocking admission about the Dodgers while speaking to reporters on a Zoom call Tuesday, via Jorge […]

Before Devin Williams was traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Yankees on Friday, there was at least one more interested party. That team? None other than the Arizona Diamondbacks. A report Saturday morning indicated that Arizona is trying to improve their bullpen and asked the Brewers about Williams. “The Diamondbacks did inquire […]

It is difficult to call an offseason in which a team loses Juan Soto successful. However, the New York Yankees are trying their best to make this offseason a memorable one despite Soto’s decision to sign with the New York Mets. The Yankees recently signed Max Fried to a $218 million contract before acquiring Devin […]

The New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers shook up the MLB offseason with a trade that sent elite closer Devin Williams to New York in exchange for left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes, prospect Caleb Durbin, and cash considerations. While the deal addresses immediate needs for the Yankees and long-term concerns for the Brewers, its implications are […]

The Yankees traded for closer Devin Williams, ending All-Star left-handed starting pitcher Nestor Cortes’ tenure in the Big Apple. The left-handed starter was packaged with minor-league second baseman Caleb Durbin and cash in the 2-for-1 deal. The Yankees were rumored to be working on a trade after losing superstar Juan Soto in free agency to […]

The New York Yankees had a closer problem last season, as Clay Holmes led the league with 13 blown saves despite making the All-Star team. Now, they’re replacing the embattled hurler with one of the best in the league. The Yankees are trading for Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams, via ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Williams is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers, known for their aggressive approach to roster building, are reportedly pursuing elite late-inning relief help this offseason. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Dodgers are zeroing in on two standout names: free agent Tanner Scott and Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams. “They are hot on a late-inning reliever,” Rosenthal […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have operated on a relatively shoestring budget compared to the rest of their opposition, and yet they remain as one of the most consistent ballclubs in the MLB. But the way they operate means that they will have to cut costs nearly every year, costing them ace Corbin Burnes last offseason. This […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are running it back with relief pitcher Blake Treinen after winning a World Series in 2024. However, even with Treinen in tow, the Dodgers don’t plan to stop adding to their bullpen. Los Angeles has shown continued interest in free agent Tanner Scott and current Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams, via […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already been busy this offseason, signing free agent pitcher Blake Snell and extending super utilityman Tommy Edman. One part of their team they have not addressed yet is their bullpen. The Dodgers currently do not have an elite arm at the back-end of their bullpen, but this trade proposal from […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are in a precarious position this offseason with closer Devin Williams. After declining his 2025 club option, all signs point towards the Brewers being open to trading Williams. Even though Williams is one of the best closers in baseball, the Brewers have a history of trading their star players as they approach […]

The Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central and reached the postseason for the second-straight year. While the Brewers’ season ultimately ended with a painful meltdown against the New York Mets in the Wild Card round, the team boasted one of baseball’s top bullpens in 2024. However, Milwaukee is well known for its aversion to spending […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were the most surprising division winner of 2024. After trading Corbin Burnes to the Orioles, they won the NL Central by ten games and coasted into the playoffs. The postseason did not go well, losing in three games to the Mets, but it was a successful season that should lead to more […]

Devin Williams is one of the best relievers in MLB. The Milwaukee Brewers were competitive in 2024, but they do not often sign their stars to long-term contracts. With Williams set to enter free agency following the 2025 season, the Brewers closer has emerged as a popular trade candidate. According to Will Sammon and Patrick […]

The Milwaukee Brewers will be fielding calls from teams across Major League Baseball this offseason about superstar closer Devin Williams. The Brewers recently declined Williams’ club option for 2025, making him a prime candidate to be traded. However, that trade may not come this offseason according to MLB.com insider Mark Feinsand. “A rival executive believes […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were one of the best teams in MLB during the 2024 season. Yet, the Phillies were dealt an early postseason exit.  How can they take the next step forward? What does this team need to do to win the World Series? Part of it simply comes down to execution. Philadelphia’s roster was […]

Now that the 2024 MLB season is over and the Los Angeles Dodgers got what they wanted by winning the Fall Classic, the attention in the baseball realm turns to what teams will be doing in the offseason. Surely, there are clubs out there looking to shore up their bullpen, particularly their closer situations. To […]

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams has established himself as one of the top relief pitchers in the MLB, but he could be on the move soon after the Brewers made a huge decision on his contract. The Brewers declined Williams’ team option, which means he will enter his final year with the team in 2025, […]

One of the Milwaukee Brewers’ biggest strengths during the regular season was their elite bullpen led by closer Devin Williams. However, during the Brewers heartbreaking loss in Game 3 of the Wild Card round against the New York Mets, it was Williams who gave up the go-ahead home run in the ninth inning to Pete […]

The playoff format the MLB has used since 2022 has given way to plenty of heartbreak. For the second-consecutive season, the Milwaukee Brewers, despite winning the NL Central, were unable to make it to the NLDS. This time, the Brewers exited the postseason in rather gut-wrenching fashion, with two-time All-Star closer Devin Williams failing to […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are swiftly making a statement by winning the NL Central early. They added to their hot streak by decimating the St. Louis Cardinals. In a game that ended with a 3-2 scoreline, there were two people who shined for Pat Murphy’s squad. Both of them were pitchers, Frankie Montas and Devin Williams. […]

The UCLA Bruins are headed into the 2024-25 NCAA season with a reloaded roster. The Bruins lost Adem Bona to the NBA Draft and also lost several key players in Berke Buyuktuncel, Jan Vide, Ilane Fibleuil and Will McClendon to the transfer portal. UCLA struck gold with their own transfer portal haul, but their success […]

While their offseason had many wondering if the Milwaukee Brewers would compete in 2024, the team was quickly able to dispel any doubts. Now leading the NL Central, the Brewers are in line to get even more reinforcements for their already impressive squad. Closer Devin Williams will begin a rehab assignment at the High-A level […]

Milwaukee Brewers star pitcher Devin Williams is out for at least the next three months after an injury diagnosis revealed the severity of the back issue he’s been dealing with for some time now. According to the latest reports, Williams was found to have two stress fractures in his back, forcing him to be sidelined. […]

For much of the offseason, the Milwaukee Brewers have been rumored to be looking to cut costs, especially with a few of the team’s most important players, such as Corbin Burnes, approaching free agency. Burnes, in particular, has been the subject of trade rumors aplenty as he will cost the Brewers a pretty penny in […]

The Milwaukee Brewers traded away Josh Hader, one of the best relief pitchers of his era, to let Devin Williams take the mantle as the closer. He had been a solid reliever and set-up man for Hader but was thrust into the big role during a playoff chase. So far, the young hurler has been […]

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams got back on track Friday with a scoreless ninth inning in the team’s 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was Williams’ first appearance since the Brewers’ 7-5 loss against the Minnesota Twins Tuesday, during which he blew his first save of the 2023 season. The win was big for […]

There is a big reason for Mick Cronin and the entire UCLA Bruins to smile, and it’s Devin Williams. The 6-9 forward out of Corona Centennial High in California has decided that he will be bringing his talents to UCLA basketball in 2023, choosing the program over the USC Trojans. Before making his decision, Williams […]

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Devin Williams is still in disbelief that the team traded star reliever Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. While Hader has struggled in recent weeks, Williams saw his fellow pitcher as a key piece in what they’re doing. Considering that, it was no surprise that the 27-year-old […]

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Devin Williams enjoyed himself quite a bit when the Brewers clinched the NL Central on Sunday. However, Williams kept enjoying himself a bit too much, and then the celebratory night turned ugly when he broke his pitching hand by punching a wall. Williams admitted Wednesday he had too much to drink and […]

The Milwaukee Brewers already had their work cut out facing the top-seeded Los Angeles Dodgers in the Wild Card Series. But the Brewers are really up against it after losing right-handed reliever Devin Williams due to injury. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports Williams was left off Milwaukee’s playoff roster due to an apparent arm issue: […]