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Yankees implosion should be final straw for Williams as closer

Yankees implosion should be final straw for Devin Williams as closer

On Monday, New York Yankees closer Devin Williams' nightmarish season continued in an 8-5 extra innings loss to the Texas Rangers, making one thing painfully obvious. It's time for manager Aaron Boone to give the job to someone else.

Brewers catch break with star rookie's positive injury update
Dansby Swanson’s baserunning error costs Cubs in loss to Reds
How George Springer's injury is impacting the Blue Jays
Mariners are all set for postseason push
What comes next for Rockies bullpen after the Seth Halvorsen injury
Carlos Correa accidentally drove another Twins player to request a trade
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 5
Red Sox not trading Jarren Duran already paying big dividends

Red Sox not trading Jarren Duran already paying big dividends

There was a lot of smoke around the Boston Red Sox trading star outfielder Jarren Duran before the MLB trade deadline. They ultimately held on to Duran, and it's paying off.

Best MLB trades from the last decade: American League
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5
Yankees pull plug on key trade piece

Yankees pull plug on key trade piece

He was sent to Triple-A after giving up a game-winning three-run home run against the Texas Rangers on Monday night.

Yankees receive positive Aaron Judge update
Yankees implosion should be final straw for Devin Williams as closer
Rockies making interesting moves around first base
The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series 
The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz
Carlos Mendoza News / Yardbarker / August 5
Mets manager defends controversial stop sign after loss to Guardians

Mets manager defends controversial stop sign after loss to Guardians

The Mets had an opportunity to notch a thrilling come-from-behind win in the bottom of the ninth inning of Monday's game.

Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League
Best MLB trades from the last decade: American League
The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series 
The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz
Shane Bieber News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '250-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

The '250-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

How many MLB pitchers with 250+ K's in a season since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz
The 'Four-home run games in MLB history' quiz
The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4
Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League

Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League

With MLB's trade deadline now behind us, Yardbarker's MLB writers got together this week to identify the best trade each club has made in the last decade (more or less). 

...and best AL trades
The three most confusing moves at the MLB trade deadline
Five biggest deadline winners
Five biggest deadline losers
25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5
Swanson’s baserunning error costs Cubs in loss to Reds

Dansby Swanson’s baserunning error costs Cubs in loss to Reds

An unusual mistake by Dansby Swanson ended up costing the Chicago Cubs dearly during Monday’s game.

TJ Friedl drives in late game-winner as Reds nip Cubs
Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League
25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half
The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 4
How George Springer injury is impacting Blue Jays

How George Springer injury is impacting Blue Jays

As the Toronto Blue Jays begin a six-game swing through the National League West on Monday, it's clear that the presence of Springer is missed in the lineup and clubhouse.

Blue Jays bid to get back on track in opener vs. Rockies
Royals score five in 10th to topple Blue Jays
Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around
The 'MLB playoff home run leaders' quiz
Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / August 4
What comes next for Rockies bullpen after Halvorsen injury

What comes next for Rockies bullpen after Seth Halvorsen injury

The Colorado Rockies received good news on the injury front  with Seth Halvorsen on Monday. Now it's about what comes next in the closer's absence.

Rockies making interesting moves around first base
Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League
25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half
The 'Colorado Rockies all-time hits leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4
Brewers catch break with star rookie's positive injury update

Brewers catch break with star rookie's positive injury update

The Milwaukee Brewers put rookie pitching phenom Jacob Misiorowski on the 15-day injured list (IL) but it appears unlikely he will miss any additional time past his IL stint.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski lands on IL ahead of Sunday start
Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League
Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?
The '300-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4
Correa accidentally drove another Twins player to request a trade

Carlos Correa accidentally drove another Twins player to request a trade

The Minnesota Twins’ decision to trade Carlos Correa may have inadvertently set the wheels in motion on another major deal the team made last Thursday.

Twins gut nearly half of their MLB roster before trade deadline
Twins make eight roster additions after busy deadline day
25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half
The 'MLB franchise all-time saves leaders' quiz
Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Four+ 20-home run/20-stolen base MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Four+ 20-home run/20-stolen base MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players in MLB history with at least four 20-homer/20-stolen base seasons can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4
Best MLB trades from the last decade: American League

Best MLB trades from the last decade: American League

With MLB's trade deadline now behind us, Yardbarker's MLB writers got together this week to identify the best trade each club has made in the last decade (more or less). 

Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League
Surprising Marlins earn MLB first in sweep of Yankees
The three most confusing MLB trade-deadline moves
Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around
The 'Four+ 20-home run/20-stolen base MLB seasons' quiz
Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / August 4
Mariners are all set for AL postseason push

Mariners are all set for AL postseason push

Seattle made a couple of key acquisitions at the MLB trade deadline, helping to bolster its offense.

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around
The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4
Surprising Marlins earn MLB first in sweep of Yankees

Surprising Marlins earn MLB first in sweep of Yankees

The Miami Marlins achieved a franchise first on Sunday. In doing so, they carved out an interesting place in MLB history.

Miami trolls New York with a fitting song amid its series sweep
Aaron Boone addresses Alex Rodriguez’s criticism of the Yankees
Braves hang on to beat Reds in MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol
...but lose this star to injury
Rockies are making some interesting moves around first base
Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Brewers place All-Star righty Misiorowski on 15-day IL

Brewers place All-Star righty Jacob Misiorowski on 15-day injured list

He was expected to start Sunday's game against the Nationals but instead will head to the shelf.

Milwaukee issues an update on rehab timeline for Jackson Chourio
Yankees receive a positive injury update for star OF Aaron Judge
...and activate reigning AL Rookie of the Year from 60-day IL
White Sox release former All-Star pitcher
Angels activate prospect Christian Moore from IL, get Mike Trout back
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The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz
The 'NFL mascot names' quiz
 The 'NFL mascot names' quiz
The '250-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz
 The '250-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz
The '2024-25 NFL TD catch leaders' quiz
 The '2024-25 NFL TD catch leaders' quiz
New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3
Aaron Boone addresses Alex Rodriguez’s criticism of Yankees

Aaron Boone addresses Alex Rodriguez’s criticism of Yankees

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone responded Sunday, one day after Alex Rodriguez suggested his team lacks discipline and accountability.

The Yankees manager must get harsh with his players
Yankees' new-look bullpen blows huge lead in loss to Marlins
Yankees receive positive Aaron Judge update
25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half
The '2025 American League All-Stars' quiz
Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / August 4
Yankees receive positive Aaron Judge update

Yankees receive positive Aaron Judge update

The New York Yankees have recently been slumping, but they may be getting a boost soon.

Yankees activate reigning AL Rookie of the Year from 60-day injured list
Yankees release disappointing starting pitcher
Yankees manager Aaron Boone must get harsh with his players
The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series 
The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz
Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 4
Brewers issue update on Jackson Chourio rehab timeline

Brewers issue update on Jackson Chourio rehab timeline

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio was tearing it up in July before he strained his hamstring legging out a triple.

Brewers fall just shy of franchise record in win over Nationals
Brewers place All-Star righty Jacob Misiorowski on 15-day injured list
Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?
The 'National League batting champions since 1993' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Braves hang on to beat Reds in MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol

Braves hang on to beat Reds in MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol

The Braves earned the win over the Cincinnati Reds in the first MLB game ever held in the state of Tennessee. 

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around
The 'MLB single-season switch-hitter home run leaders' quiz
Braves star injured in Speedway Classic at Bristol
Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / August 3
Rockies making interesting moves around first base

Rockies making interesting moves around first base

Last season, the Colorado Rockies seemed to have solved the revolving door at first base present since Hall of Famer Todd Helton's retirement. This season, that thought has gone completely out the window.

Pirates' Mitch Keller looks for run support; Rockies seek elusive home sweep
Rockies lose pitchers Seth Halvorsen (elbow), Antonio Senzatela (finger)
Rockies defeat Pirates, despite Liover Peguero's 3 homers
Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around
The 'MLB single-season switch-hitter home run leaders' quiz
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / August 3
Braves star injured in Speedway Classic at Bristol

Braves star injured in Speedway Classic at Bristol

In a season full of hard luck occurrences for the Atlanta Braves, Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds dealt them another one.

Braves, Reds schedule sets up unique tie-in for MLB Speedway Classic
MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol gets full NASCAR experience
The three most confusing MLB trade-deadline moves
Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?
The '2024 MLB extra base hits leaders' quiz
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Yankees activate reigning AL ROTY from 60-day injured list

Yankees activate reigning AL Rookie of the Year from 60-day injured list

He suffered a high-grade lat strain before the season began and has been sidelined ever since.

Riding with Anthony Volpe, Yankees to start Luis Gil vs. Marlins
Yankees manager Aaron Boone must get harsh with his players
Yankees' new-look bullpen blows huge lead in loss to Marlins
Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around
The 'Most recent Rookie of the Year for each MLB franchise' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2
Yankees manager Aaron Boone must get harsh with his players

Yankees manager Aaron Boone must get harsh with his players

The Yankees have been a clown show of late, and Yankee manager Aaron Boone’s coddling of his players clearly isn’t working. 

Agustin Ramirez, Eury Perez help hot Marlins blank Yankees
Fox announcer makes unfortunate mistake during Yankees-Marlins recap
Yankees' new-look bullpen blows huge lead in other loss to Marlins
Yankees' trade-deadline whirlwind may not be enough to win AL East
Red Sox All-Star Tanner Houck to undergo Tommy John surgery
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / August 2
White Sox rebuild already showing significant progress

White Sox rebuild already showing significant progress

The Chicago White Sox won only 41 games in 2024, setting a major league record for the most losses in a season.  This season has already been better in Chicago.

MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol pushed to Sunday due to rain
...and got the full NASCAR experience
Soaring Guardians squeeze by Twins
Max Scherzer, Blue Jays hold off Royals
Tigers' Javier Baez drives in four in win over Phillies
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2
MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol pushed to Sunday due to rain

MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol pushed to Sunday due to rain

The MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway has been pushed back to Sunday after persistent rain showers.  

Braves, Reds schedule sets up unique tie-in for MLB Speedway Classic
MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol gets full NASCAR experience
Five biggest losers from the 2025 MLB trade deadline
Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?
The '2025 MLB Opening Day managers' quiz

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