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MLB News / Sporting News / August 15
Guardians urged to land Yankees' fan favorite with 2.68 ERA 
The Cleveland Guardians could target New York Yankees reliever Luke Weaver in free agency to shore up their bull pen.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 2
Yankees Predicted to Move On From Struggling Pitcher
The New York Yankees had plenty of rumors swirling around as the MLB trade deadline came and went. One name that became a possibility on deadline day was reliever Luke Weaver.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 31
Yankees Acquire David Bednar from Pirates: What to Make of Move
Relievers have taken over the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. The latest one to move was David Bednar, who was traded from the Pirates to the Yankees on the 31st.
The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 14
Yankees Bullpen May Be the Weakest Link Headling Toward the Deadline
The Yankees’ bullpen hasn’t broken. But it’s been tested, and the cracks are showing. Luke Weaver had been the most reliable reliever all year. He led the American League in opponent batting average, WHIP, and ERA before a hamstring strain knocked him out in late June.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / July 5
New York Yankees Bullpen is Unraveling at Historic Rate as Skid Hits Five Games
The New York Yankees lost 6-5 against the New York Mets on Friday afternoon at Citi Field, with Luke Weaver suffering the loss on the mound. Weaver, a usually dynamite reliever, gave up two earned runs in the seventh to take the loss, marking a historically brutal stretch for the team's bullpen.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 5
Yankees Star Closer Fighting Through Rough Patch
New York Yankees closer Luke Weaver returned much earlier than originally anticipated from a left hamstring strain last month, though it's beginning to look like the two sides may have jumped the gun.
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 4
Yankees' Luke Weaver Sends Message After Fourth Straight Loss
Luke Weaver is a right-handed relief pitcher in his tenth major-league season, currently closing for the New York Yankees. A Florida State product, he was selected 27th overall by the St.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 27
Yankees Manager Shares Blunt Reality for Struggling Closer
New York Yankees reliever Devin Williams has been struggling all season. In April, he was benched in favor of Luke Weaver, and had some shaky performances when he was back in the regular lineup after Weaver suffered a hamstring injury.
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 21
Joe Girardi Warned the Yankees. They Didn’t Listen. Boom.
Joe Girardi wasn’t second-guessing his successor on Friday night; he was forecasting. During Friday night’s YES broadcast, the former New York Yankees manager laid out exactly what the situation was for Luke Weaver before it unfolded in front of him, exactly as he called it.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 20
Yankees Release Positive News on Top Bullpen Pitcher Before Series vs. Orioles
The New York Yankees were able to get back in the win column and avoid a second straight sweep after beating the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday with a score of 7-3.
New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / June 20
Yankees activate RHP Luke Weaver (hamstring) off IL
The New York Yankees reinstated right-hander Luke Weaver from the 15-day injured list Friday in advance of the opener of a three-game home series against the Baltimore Orioles.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 20
Yankees Hint at Luke Weaver Move
Luke Weaver has been out for just three weeks with a hamstring injury, but a recent roster move from the New York Yankees' front office suggests he'll be back on the mound tomorrow night.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 19
Yankees Announce Major News on Star Closer
In desperate need of a pick-me-up amidst a six-game losing streak, the New York Yankees could see their star closer return from injury ahead of a weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles.
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 18
Closer Role In Question As Luke Weaver Nears Yankees Return
The good news is Luke Weaver is nearly ready to return to the New York Yankees' bullpen. Whether he’s returning to the closer role he had been so dominant in, though, is not guaranteed. Weaver, out since June 3 with a hamstring strain, took a big step forward Tuesday, throwing a live batting practice session without issue.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 18
Today? Yankees Closer Sets Perfect Return Timeline
New York Yankees star closer Luke Weaver has his sights set on a swift return after a recent hamstring injury, offering a cheeky ideal timeline to the press after his first live batting practice today.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 7
Yankees Closer Takes Step Toward Return
New York Yankees reliever Luke Weaver suffered a left hamstring injury during warmups for the Pinstripes' recent outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 3
Yankees Make Bullpen Move One Day After Brutal Luke Weaver News
The New York Yankees were dealt a brutal blow to start the week as closer Luke Weaver could miss the next 4-6 weeks due to a hamstring injury, as reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday.
New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / June 3
Report: Yankees Closer Luke Weaver Out 4-6 Weeks with Hamstring Injury
The New York Yankees have taken a massive hit to their bullpen, as closer Luke Weaver could miss four to six weeks with a hamstring injury, sources tell ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / June 3
Report: Yanks closer Luke Weaver could miss 4-6 weeks
New York Yankees closer Luke Weaver, who sustained a hamstring injury over the weekend, is expected to be sidelined four to six weeks, ESPN reported on Monday night.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2
Yankees planning to place Luke Weaver on IL
The Yankees expect to place closer Luke Weaver on the 15-day injured list, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2
Max Fried, Paul Goldschmidt lead Yankees to shutout win over Rays
Max Fried, who is in his first season in a New York Yankees uniform, took the mound on Friday and did exactly what he's done all season — dominate the game.
The '2024 MLB postseason saves' quiz
Can you name ever pitcher to record a save in the 2024 MLB playoffs?
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 26
Why Yankees must move Devin Williams to setup immediately
The New York Yankees acquired Devin Williams specifically for games like their Friday night contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Clinging to a 2-1 lead going into the ninth inning, fans smelled victory as Williams took the mound. And then he let them down again.
New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / November 1
Yankees pick up option on RHP Luke Weaver
New York Yankees right-hander Luke Weaver, who enjoyed a strong regular season but blew save chances in three of his last six playoff appearances, will be back with the club next year.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 18
These pitchers are under pressure for rest of Yankees-Guardians ALCS
The Yankees and Guardians experienced a rollercoaster of emotions in ALCS Game 3, but the late-game pitching decisions will resonate and potentially decide this series.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 7
Yankees reliever says he 'blacked out' in save situation
On Friday, the Yankees finally tried an alternative to Clay Holmes in the ninth inning of a close game. Luke Weaver stepped up and nailed down the first save of his career, and he was beyond amped by the opportunity.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 11, 2024
Yankees sign journeyman RHP to one-year deal
The Yankees have signed the right-hander to a one-year deal.
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