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MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 7
Why Ex-Yankees Closer Luke Weaver Makes Perfect Sense For Cubs Bullpen
The Chicago Cubs are in a precarious place right now when it comes to their bullpen. This is owed to the team having multiple key pieces to their 2025 relief corps elect free agency heading into this offseason, including Caleb Thielbar, Drew Pomeranz, Aaron Civale, Taylor Rogers, Ryan Brasier, Michael Soroka, and Brad Keller.
MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 6
Why Reunion With Yankees Reliever Could Be Exactly What D-backs Need
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in dire need of relief help, and a familiar face is on the free agent market. Right-hander Luke Weaver, the former primary return of the trade that sent Paul Goldschmidt to the St.
MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 1
Why Orioles should sign ex-Yankees reliever Luke Weaver
The Baltimore Orioles are in need of a closer after Felix Bautista underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum in August. This procedure will likely knock Bautista out for a large portion of the 2026 season, which means the Orioles must replace their ninth inning man.
The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 30
Free Agent Pitcher Says Yankees Rejuvenated His Career
Luke Weaver was a journeyman before he went to the New York Yankees at the end of the 2023 season. He was coming off two disastrous seasons in a row, where he had a 6.56 ERA in 2022 and a 6.40 ERA in 2023.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 26
Insider Hints Yankees Pitcher Could Be on A’s Radar This Offseason
The Athletics may be ready to pounce when free agency opens up. After trading away Mason Miller at the Trade Deadline, they could be in the market for a closer, but they'll certainly be in the market for more late-inning options to add to their mix.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 25
Yankees Should Keep Struggling Reliever Over Luke Weaver
The New York Yankees have a pair of key relievers who are about to become free agents in Devin Williams and Luke Weaver. It wouldn't come as a surprise
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / October 22
New York Yankees Projected to Suffer Brutal Loss to Red Sox
The New York Yankees face critical decisions this offseason regarding their free agents, but keeping every player might not be feasible—or even desirable—following their ALDS exit.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / October 22
Yankees news: Wave goodbye to Weaver 
SNY | Phillip Martinez: Luke Weaver was such a valuable reliever for the Yankees for much of his tenure with the team, but an ugly second-half and postseason performance likely spells the end of his time in pinstripes.
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.
MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / October 21
Red Sox Could Steal Top Reliever from Yankees
The New York Yankees have a handful of key pieces that are set to reach free agency this offseason, and one of their division rivals could potentially take advantage of that opportunity.
New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / October 7
The Dominant Luke Weaver Is Rapidly Disintegrating
After finding a way to mount a remarkable comeback with their backs up against the wall in their Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees now find themselves in as bad of place as any team could be in for a best-of-five series.
New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / October 6
Struggles Continue for Luke Weaver Amidst Free Agency
The New York Yankees’ American League Division Series is officially underway. The team has faced a massive struggle in this series so far, with nothing seeming to work.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 5
Four keys for the Yankees to flip the script in the ALDS
The New York Yankees’ loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the first game of the ALDS was nothing short of humiliating. Here's how they can turn it around before it's too late.
New York Yankees News / EssentiallySports / October 5
Luke Weaver Loses All Support as Yankees Urged to Make Bold Call Before ALDS Game 2 vs Blue Jays
The Yankees came to Toronto riding high on their comeback series win against the Red Sox. But after losing Game 1 by a score of 10-1, all that hype has melted away faster than an ice cream kept in an oven. The Bronx Bombers are down 1-0 in the ALDS, their bullpen construction clearly showing signs of weakness.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 5
Yankees' Luke Weaver Reveals Reason Behind Struggles
For a second-straight outing in the playoffs, New York Yankees reliever Luke Weaver was crushed by the opposing offense. After allowing two earned runs without recording an out in Game One of the Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox, ultimately resulting in a Yankees loss, Weaver headed out to the mound in the bottom of the seventh vs.
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / October 4
Yankees’ Trust in Luke Weaver Crumbles Amid Pitch Tipping Questions
Luke Weaver failed to record an out against three batters in ALDS Game 1 He also gave up a lead in the Wild Card opener against Boston Boone defended him, saying the “stuff is there” if the delivery clicks Luke Weaver has been the New York Yankees’ biggest bullpen question all October.
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / October 3
Luke Weaver’s Struggles Shape Yankees ALDS Roster Decisions
Luke Weaver’s collapse in the Wild Card opener is Boone’s biggest question David Bednar and Devin Williams are the late-inning anchors Camilo Doval and Weaver are question marks.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 25
Three great signs for the Yankees heading into the postseason
The New York Yankees appear to be rolling into the postseason on a high note. The team entered play on Thursday tied for first place in the American League East, the first time they’ve been atop the division since the first week of July.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22
Luke Weaver open to rotation opportunities in free agency
Luke Weaver has been one of the best Yankees’ best low-cost pickups in recent memory. Originally landing in the Bronx via a Sept. 2023 waiver claim, Weaver
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / September 15
After Minnesota Meltdown Can Yankees Still Trust Luke Weaver in October?
The Yankees had hoped Luke Weaver’s September struggles were just a blip before the playoffs. But Monday night in Minnesota, that hope took another hit in a rare 7-0 shutout loss to the Twins at Target Field.
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 / 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 / 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.
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 / Yardbarker / September 7, 2024
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.
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