AROLDIS CHAPMAN NEWS

Tosses scoreless Opening Day frame Chapman pitched a perfect inning in the Yankees' 11-inning win over Boston on Friday, striking out two.

Impact Chapman was summoned in the top of the ninth inning and tasked with keeping the game tied, and he did so with aplomb, throwing eight of 12 pitches for strikes and whiffing two batters in the perfect frame. It was a positive debut for the veteran fireballer after he endured one of the least effective campaigns of his career last season, though he still managed 30 saves in 34 chances. Chapman should earn the vast majority of save opportunities for the Yankees again this season and remains a stable fantasy closer despite being in the downswing of his career.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aroldis Chapman still the Yankees closer, but will occasionally take the 8th-inning role CLEARWATER, Fla. — Aroldis Chapman is still the Yankees' closer. Manager Aaron Boone made that clear before Friday’s game. It’s just that th...

MARCH 26, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Aroldis Chapman still the Yankees closer, but will occasionally take the 8th inning role Aroldis Chapman is still the Yankees closer. Aaron Boone made that clear before Friday’s game.

MARCH 25, 2022 • MCALL.COM

May see use in non-save situations Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that he's entertaining the idea of using Chapman more in the eighth inning this season to keep the closer sharp during lengthier periods i...

Impact More specifically, Boone said he prefers to get Chapman some more work in the eighth inning of tight games, rather than asking the lefty to pitch in low-adrenaline blowouts or post-game bullpen sessions for the sake of staying sharp. While Chapman could still miss out on a few save chances if he's summoned when his team is trailing or tied and the Yankees later take the lead, the prospect of the 34-year-old getting more high-leverage, non-save-situation opportunities could help him avoid the ratio damage many traditional closers often take on when pitching in blowouts. The arrangement may also help Chapman pick up more innings, which would heighten the impact of his strikeouts, ERA and WHIP. He's thrown no more than 60 frames in any of the last six seasons, with his innings counts often lagging behind some of baseball's other ace relievers.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aroldis Chapman throws to Giancarlo Stanton at Yankees spring training At Yankees camp, closer Aroldis Chapman throws live batting practice against teammate Giancarlo Stanton

MARCH 24, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Springer, Blue Jays upbeat about 2022 season

George Springer played for the first time this year, Yusei Kikuchi made his Toronto debut, and the Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees in the initial exhibition matchup between the...

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees' Jonathan Loaisiga could take over for Aroldis Chapman, ex-reliever says The New York Yankees could be staring at their closer of the future in right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga.

MARCH 8, 2022 • NJ.COM

Rays trade INF Brosseau to Brewers for minor league pitcher

The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired infielder Mike Brosseau from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league pitcher Evan Reifert in a trade between division winners

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees 2021 Report Card: Closing the book on the relievers No one can blame Aroldis Chapman this winter.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Yankees knocked out early by rival Red Sox at Fenway

Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees took a winding route into the AL wild-card game, squeezing in on the final day of a tumultuous season

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aroldis Chapman's strong finish gives Yankees confidence heading into postseason The smile has haunted Yankees fans for two years.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • NYDAILYNEWS.COM

Collects win Sunday Chapman allowed a walk and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the win Sunday over Tampa Bay.

Impact Baserunners came at a premium in Game 162, with the Yankees' pitching staff allowing his five hits and four walks in the contest. Chapman was able to keep the Rays off the board in the ninth inning, setting up a walkoff single by Aaron Judge to secure the Yankees' spot in Tuesday's AL Wild Card Game versus Boston. Chapman ends the regular season having allowed six runs in his last 26.2 innings since the All-Star break. He has a 3.36 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 97:38 K:BB across 56.1 innings overall while serving as the Yankees' closer.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Judge delivers in 9th, Yanks clinch playoff spot in final AB

Aaron Judge drove home the winning run with a one-out single in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees clinched a playoff berth on the last day of the regular season by beating...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge HRs twice, Yankees beat Jays 6-2 to extend WC lead

Aaron Judge hit two of New York’s five home runs and the Yankees extended their AL wild-card lead by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures another save Sunday Chapman secured the save Sunday against Boston after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one walk and one strikeout.

Impact Chapman has nailed down each of his last 14 save chances and while he's not been as unhittable as he's been in the past, it's worth noting that he's been dominant when it comes to closing games out. He owns a 2.38 ERA through 12 appearances this month (11.1 innings) and has not given up a run in seven of his last eight trips to the mound.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees sweep, beat Red Sox 6-3 to take AL wild-card lead

Aaron Judge doubled in the go-ahead runs to lead the New York Yankees to a 6-3 victory and a wild-card flipping three-game sweep

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finishes off Red Sox Chapman gave up a solo home run to Bobby Dalbec in the ninth inning but hung on to secure the save in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Red Sox.

Impact After retiring leadoff hitter Kyle Schwarber on a soft groundout to start the inning, Chapman gave up the homer to Dalbec and then plunked Kevin Plawecki. But he settled down after that, striking out Jose Iglesias and getting Enrique Hernandez to ground out for his 29th save of the season. The Dalbec homer ended Chapman's string of six straight scoreless outings, but the veteran closer still sports a solid 2.61 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 10.1 September innings.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stanton's slam lifts Yanks to 5-3 win, WC tie with Red Sox

Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead grand slam over the Green Monster in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees beat Boston 5-3 to tie the Red Sox for the top spot in the AL wild-...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yanks sweep Texas, pass Blue Jays, roll into Fenway showdown

Gleyber Torres doubled home Joey Gallo for the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning, Gary Sánchez followed with a two-run homer and the New York Yankees rallied past the Texas Rang...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures 28th save Chapman struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over the Rangers on Monday.

Impact Chapman had no issue finishing off the 4-3 win but the Rangers still made him throw 19 pitches. Dating back to July 20, the hard-throwing southpaw has converted 12 straight save chances, making him 28-for-32 on the year. Chapman has allowed two runs in nine appearances this month and lowered his season ERA to 3.51.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez homers, Yanks beat Rangers 4-3 to gain in wild card

Gary Sánchez rebounded from poor defensive play with a go-ahead home run, four pitchers combined for scoreless relief and the New York Yankees gained in the AL wild-card race with...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB's 6 most pivotal players for the regular season's final two weeks With six teams essentially battling for five playoff spots, Fernando Tatis Jr., Aroldis Chapman and four others hold the keys to their teams...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Converts 27th save Chapman pitched a perfect ninth inning while striking out two to earn a save in the win over the Orioles on Wednesday.

Impact The left-hander made easy work of the Orioles retiring them in order on only eight pitches. The save was his 27th of the season and he has now converted 11 consecutive save opportunities dating back to July 20. Over that span, he has posted a 2.41 ERA while striking out 33 batters in 18.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE