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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 10
Yankees bullpen suffers historic meltdown against Tigers
New York's bullpen imploded in a historic way.
New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / July 8
Yankees place RHP Mark Leiter Jr. on 15-day IL
The New York Yankees placed relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday, retroactive to Monday. The 6-foot, 210-pound righty, who lands on the IL with a left fibular head stress fracture, said he suffered the knee injury while covering first base during New York's 5-4 loss against the Cincinnati Reds on June 24.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8
Yankees place right-handed reliever on IL
The Yankees announced today that right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left fibular head stress fracture. No timeline for his absence has been provided.
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?
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 8
Yankees need to move on from these three players
The Yankees have been disappointing as of late, so let’s go over three players who’ve earned the axe.
MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / May 30
Angels Manager Slams Yankees Winning Call
A third strike call from the New York Yankees' win against the Los Angeles Angels is causing some major controversy with the losing team. The call, which came on a pitch from Yankees reliever Mark Leiter Jr, secured the Yankees a win with a runner on first base from the Angels.
New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / May 26
Mark Leiter Jr. Becoming Valuable Asset for Yankees’ Bullpen
The New York Yankees’ bullpen has recently emerged as one of the best in baseball this season, dominating with both star power and back-end pitchers. This isn’t very surprising, being that they are famous for turning below-average pitchers into solid relievers.
MLB News / Empire Sports Media / April 28
The Yankees’ underrated bullpen weapon taking huge leap in 2025
When the Yankees acquired Mark Leiter Jr. at last year’s deadline, the hope was that he would add some much-needed swing-and-miss to a depleted bullpen.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 18
Why the Yankees are excited about this underrated bullpen weapon
The New York Yankees have become incredible at developing pitching at both the Minor League and Major League levels, with Sam Briend and Matt Blake overlooking an excellent operation.
MLB News / Empire Sports Media / February 5
Yankees’ 2025 Position Overviews: Relief Pitchers
The return of Tim Hill gives the Yankees a complete bullpen, as they finally add a left-handed reliever to their roster after not having a single left-handed reliever on their 40-man.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 5
Yankees’ trade acquisition could transform into a dominant bullpen arm in 2025
The Yankees are betting on Mark Leiter Jr. to be a major asset in their bullpen this season, and for good reason. Despite some inconsistency in 2024, Leiter has the underlying numbers and pitch arsenal that suggest he could be a key late-inning weapon.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 1
Yankees win arbitration hearing over Mark Leiter Jr.
The Yankees defeated reliever Mark Leiter Jr. in an arbitration hearing, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Leiter will earn $2.05M for the 2025 season, rather than the $2.5M salary he was looking to land.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 10
Yankees, Mark Leiter Jr. Unable to Agree to Deal Ahead of Arbitration
A member of the New York Yankees could soon head to an arbitration hearing for the first time since Dellin Betances in 2017. On Thursday, the Yankees announced they had reached one-year agreements with Jazz Chisholm Jr., Scott Effross, Clarke Schmidt, and Devin Williams.
MLB News / Empire Sports Media / December 27
Yankees could consider this intruiging veteran free agent for the bullpen
The New York Yankees are reportedly showing interest in left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin, who could be the team’s solution to their overly right-handed bullpen.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / October 30
Yankees are seeing trade bust turn into a reliable weapon in the bullpen
At the trade deadline, the New York Yankees struck a deal with the Chicago Cubs to acquire right-handed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. A deal that was supposed to provide the team with a high-leverage weapon, it ended up blowing up in their face as Leiter Jr.
New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / October 18
Yankees add RHP Mark Leiter Jr. to ALCS roster
The New York Yankees added right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. to their American League Championship Series roster on Friday. Leiter will take the bullpen spot of right-hander Ian Hamilton, who came away with a left calf injury in Game 3 against the Cleveland Guardians.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 18
Yankees make change to ALCS roster, replace reliever Ian Hamilton
Major League Baseball announced that it has approved a roster substitution for the Yankees.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 12
Yankees manager discusses roster plans for ALCS
The Yankees now know they’ll be taking on the Guardians in the ALCS when it begins on Monday, and manager Aaron Boone spoke to reporters about the club’s roster plans for the coming series.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 5
Yankees Announce ALDS Roster; 2 Key Pitchers Left Off
The New York Yankees' quest for the 28th World Series title in franchise history is now upon us, with New York slated to face the Kansas City Royals at home for Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / September 29
Yankees reinstate trade acquisition from paternity list
New York Yankees relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. could find himself raising a pair of personal treasures near and dear to his heart come November. The Yankees reinstated Leiter Jr.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 6, 2024
Why Yankees Didn't Land Top Closer at Deadline, Per Insider
The New York Yankees traded for two relievers at the 2024 trade deadline (Enyel De Los Santos and Mark Leiter Jr.) because Brian Cashman was confident that Clay Holmes could get his groove back in the ninth inning.
MLB News / LWOSports.com / August 29, 2024
Three prospects the Chicago Cubs should call up
Following a sweep against division rivals Pittsburgh Pirates, their first since they did it in Baltimore on July 11th, the Cubs find themselves within reach of a wildcard spot with the most manageable remaining schedule in the NL.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 31, 2024
Mark Leiter Jr. to the Yankees: Cubs’ shocking final 2024 midseason deal
In a move that surprised fans and baseball analysts alike, the New York Yankees reached an agreement with the Chicago Cubs to acquire reliever Mark Leiter Jr.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2024
Yankees need more than Mark Leiter Jr. for bullpen
The Yankees' bullpen is better, but more work needs to be done.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30, 2024
Reports: Yankees acquire Cubs reliever Mark Leiter Jr.
The New York Yankees are acquiring reliever Mark Leiter Jr. from the Chicago Cubs, multiple outlets reported ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. The Cubs are receiving two prospects -- infielder Ben Cowles and right-hander Jack Neely -- in exchange, according to MLB Network and ESPN.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 9, 2024
Cubs Reinstate Leiter Jr., Option Roberts, and Other Cubs Pitching Updates
On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs begin a three-game set with the Baltimore Orioles. With a tough task ahead, one of the team's most important bullpen arms is returning from the injured list.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 23, 2024
Cubs place RHP Mark Leiter Jr. (forearm) on 15-day IL
The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a right forearm strain. In a corresponding move, the Cubs recalled left-hander Luke Little from Triple-A Iowa.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23, 2024
Cubs place righty Mark Leiter Jr. on 15-day IL
After posting a sterling 0.90 ERA over his first 20 innings of the season, Leiter’s performance has dipped sharply, with a ghastly 15.58 ERA over 8 2/3 innings in his last 12 appearances.
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