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On YouTubeLos Angeles Angels News / Dodger Blue / January 8
Kirby Yates Signs 1-Year Contract With Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels officially announced the signing of Kirby Yates to a one-year contract for the 2026 season. Yates’ deal is worth a reported $5 million and marks a reunion as he spent a brief stint with the team in 2017.
Los Angeles Angels News / The Forkball / January 7
Angels Bolster Bullpen With One-Year Gamble on Kirby Yates
The Los Angeles Angels continued reshaping their bullpen by signing veteran reliever Kirby Yates to a one-year, $5 million deal, betting that experience and upside can outweigh recent inconsistency.
Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / January 6
Angels sign RHP Kirby Yates to one-year, $5M deal
The Los Angeles Angels signed veteran right-handed reliever Kirby Yates to a one-year contract worth $5 million on Tuesday. Yates, 38, does not have to leave Los Angeles for his next job after spending 2025 with the Dodgers.
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Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6
Angels Sign Kirby Yates
January 6: Los Angeles officially announced the signing on Tuesday evening. Their 40-man roster count climbs to 38. December 30: The Angels have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $5MM contract with free agent reliever Kirby Yates.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 3
Kirby Yates Could Be a Major Weapon For the Angels
In 2024 newly signed Angels reliever Kirby Yates put up video game quality numbers while pitching for the Texas Rangers. His pitching coach at the time was Mike Maddux, who the Angels hired in the same capacity this off season.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 30
Report: Angels sign Kirby Yates to one-year deal
It’s been a busy off-season for the Los Angeles Angels. Making another addition on the pitching front, the Halos reportedly signed veteran reliever Kirby Yates to a one-year deal on Tuesday, per Ari Alexander of Boston 7 News.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 30
Angels agree to deal with Kirby Yates after Anthony Rendon contract restructure
The Los Angeles Angels and two-time All-Star relief pitcher Kirby Yates are reportedly in agreement on a one-year contract, per Ari Alexander of 7News Boston WHDH.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 30
Dodgers Free Agent Rumors: Kirby Yates Signing With Angels
Coming off a season in which they heavily relied on their bullpen en route to winning the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers looked to fortify that group by signing Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 30
Angels hoping two-time All-Star Kirby Yates will have bounce-back season
The Angels will bet on Yates’ track record and hope for better help.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 19
Longtime Veteran Reliever Listed as Someone Nationals Should Sign This Winter
The relief market is starting to dwindle, and that puts the Washington Nationals in a tough spot. While they were never going to add top-of-the-line bullpen
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 4
Dodgers have shown interest in Robert Suarez
The Dodgers are among the teams with interest in free agent closer Robert Suarez.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / September 24
Dodgers activate RHP Roki Sasaki, place RHP Kirby Yates on IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday and plan to deploy him out of the bullpen over the final five games as an audition for a postseason spot.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 24
Roki Sasaki Activated, Kirby Yates Placed On Injured List
The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Roki Sasaki and placed Kirby Yates on the 15-day injured list due to right hamstring strain. Yates’ IL stint is retroactive to Sept.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24
Dodgers place key bullpen piece on 15-day IL
He went on the IL in mid-May due to a right hamstring strain and missed about three weeks. He also missed about three weeks in August due to lower back pain, so this will be his third IL stint of the year.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 10
Dodgers Want Kirby Yates To Gain ‘Confidence’ & ‘Find Himself’
The Los Angeles Dodgers made many notable signings during the offseason, and they concluded it by adding the two relievers who were believed to be the best available options on the free agent market in Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / August 23
Dodgers activate RHP Kirby Yates to bolster bullpen
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-hander Kirby Yates from the 15-day injured list in advance of Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres and placed left-handed starter Blake Snell on the paternity list.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26
Shohei Ohtani had fun with teammate who caught his home run
Shohei Ohtani homered yet again for his Los Angeles Dodgers, and he had some fun with a teammate after going deep.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 8
Kirby Yates Signed With Dodgers To Pitch Deep Into Postseason
Kirby Yates joined the Los Angeles Dodgers on a one-year, $13 million contract as one of multiple moves to fortify a bullpen that was plenty talented last season.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / January 30
RHP Kirby Yates, Dodgers agree to one-year, $13M deal
Right-handed reliever Kirby Yates has agreed to a one-year contract worth $13 million to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal was first reported Jan.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29, 2025
Dodgers sign two-time All-Star pitcher as big offseason continues
He becomes the latest big acquisition in a huge Dodgers offseason.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 21, 2025
Dodgers sign former Blue Jay Kirby Yates
The rich got richer on Tuesday. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Los Angeles Dodgers have an agreement on a contract with Kirby Yates. It’s unclear what the contract specifics are, but the Dodgers once again added a good player.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 21, 2025
Dodgers reportedly adding another star to bullpen
The Dodgers simply won't quit bulking up their roster in preparation for another World Series run.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 12, 2025
Texas Rangers All-Star Free Agent Closer Linked to NL Central Team
Texas Rangers closer Kirby Yates is still available in the MLB free agency market. After an impressive 2024 MLB season, he remains as one of the best players still available to be signed.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 18, 2024
Kirby Yates Is Still An Option! Time Remains For Texas Rangers To Re-Sign All-Star Closer
To assess the market of free-agent Texas Rangers closer Kirby Yates, one has to do some research. Yates is one of the top closers on the market, even at 37 years old.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 12, 2024
Tigers have interest in two-time All-Star reliever
He will be limited in the kind of contract he can secure. That’s both on account of his age and also his injury history.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 24, 2024
Free Agent Profile: A reunion with Kirby Yates should be considered by the Blue Jays
Could a reunion with Kirby Bates be on the horizon for the Toronto Blue Jays? The word “reunion” is a bit misleading, as he never pitched for the Jays.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 8, 2024
All-Star Again! Texas Rangers Closer Kirby Yates Reflects On Long, Impossible Road Back To All-Star Game Glory
ARLINGTON — Five years ago, Kirby Yates was an All-Star for the San Diego Padres. It was his sixth season in the big leagues and he led the Majors with 41 saves.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 27, 2024
Close To Perfect! Texas Rangers Closer Kirby Yates Has Put Up All-Star First Half
If there is a clear-cut All-Star for the Texas Rangers in 2024, so far it has to be closer Kirby Yates. Yates is perfect in 11 save situations and has a 0.95 ERA in 28 1/3 innings in 2024.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 19, 2024
One move each AL West team must make before the trade deadline
The MLB trade deadline is July 30 at 6 p.m. ET, and because only 11 teams have winning records, it promises to be the most intriguing day of the season. Here is a move each AL West team should make.
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