CLAY HOLMES NEWS

Blows save Monday Holmes was tagged with a blown save Monday against Tampa Bay, allowing one run on two hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one batter.

Impact Yankees starter Gerrit Cole pitched seven no-hit innings before giving up a single to start the eighth, and Holmes was called in from the bullpen one out later. The usually reliable reliever couldn't get the job done, giving up a pair of hits and a walk to allow the Rays to tie the game. Though New York pulled ahead in the top of the ninth, Holmes wasn't credited with a win from the official scorer due to his ineffective performance, per MLB Rule 9.17(c). The blown save was the first of the season for Holmes, who has racked up 11 saves and seven holds while posting a 0.55 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and 34:4 K:BB over 32.2 innings.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cole no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rays 4-2 for 50th win

Gerrit Cole took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Aaron Hicks hit a tiebreaking triple in the ninth as Manuel Margot slammed into the right-field wall and the New York Yankees...

JUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees' Clay Holmes and Mariano Rivera have something in common besides the obvious Clay Holmes recorded the last four outs of the Yankees’ 4-0 win in Toronto on Saturday to break Mariano Rivera’s franchise record for consec...

JUNE 19, 2022 • NJ.COM

Continues scoreless streak Holmes got four outs without giving up a hit or a walk to finish off a 4-0 shutout win over the Blue Jays in a non-save situation on Saturday. He struck out one.

Impact Holmes continued his scoreless appearance streak with a perfect 1.1 innings. He has not given up a run in 29 straight appearances and 31.1 innings of work dating back to April 9. With the Yankees up by four runs, manager Aaron Boone called on Holmes with two outs in the eighth to retire the last four batters of the game. It was a non-save situation, but a perfectly normal role for a manager to bring in his closer. With Aroldis Chapman's eventual return from an Achilles injury, Holmes' role in the bullpen could be challenged.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How Yankees' Clay Holmes reacted to breaking one of Mariano Rivera's records Yankees reliever Clay Holmes allowed a run on Opening Day, then none of his next 29 appearances to break a franchise record for consecutive...

JUNE 19, 2022 • NJ.COM

Clay Holmes passes Yankees legend Mariano Rivera with 31.1 scoreless innings: 'It's pretty amazing' Clay Holmes has never met Mariano Rivera. COVID has limited the interactions with Yankees alumni and the current players.

JUNE 19, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Taillon, Hicks lead Yankees to 9th straight win, beat Jays

Jameson Taillon and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, Aaron Hicks lined a three-run double and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to nine by beating the Toro...

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clay Holmes has been lights out all season no matter when he gets into the game Clay Holmes never shied away from dreaming about this.

JUNE 17, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Picks up 11th save Holmes picked up the save Wednesday against the Rays. He allowed zero runs on one hit and zero walks while striking out one over one inning.

Impact Holmes entered in the ninth with a one-run lead and immediately allowed a leadoff, infield hit to Taylor Walls, which certainly could've been charged as an error to Anthony Rizzo. Regardless, the closer buckled down and retired three consecutive batters to pick up his 11th save of the season. Holmes continues to be stellar in the absence of Aroldis Chapman (Achilles), recording 11 saves and sporting a 0.60 WHIP with a 32:3 K:BB across his current 30-inning scoreless streak.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Judge, Higashioka HRs power streaking Yankees past Rays 4-3

Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 25th home run, No. 9 batter Kyle Higashioka followed an intentional walk with a three-run drive and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay...

JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees Notebook: Super reliever Clay Holmes will continue to face 'toughest parts' of opposing lineups It almost seems automatic right now.

JUNE 15, 2022 • MCALL.COM

May not close when Chapman returns Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that he envisions using Holmes in high-leverage situations against the toughest parts of opposing lineups once Aroldis Chapman (Achilles)...

Impact Boone clarified that Holmes will be "closing some games, too," but the right-hander doesn't look as though he'll be picking up the majority of save chances like he has thus far during Chapman's absence. Chapman completed a bullpen session Tuesday and may be ready to return from the IL next week, but Holmes should retain plenty of fantasy value in the planned high-leverage role, especially if he still continues to close games every now and then. Holmes has yet to allow a run in his last 27 appearances and sports an 0.59 WHIP and 31:3 K:BB in 29 innings during that span.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 10th save Holmes earned the save, striking out two and allowing a hit in the ninth inning of a 2-0 win Tuesday over the Rays.

Impact Holmes struck out the first two batters he faced before allowing a single and ending the game with a flyout. The righty is now 10-for-10 in save opportunities and has a minuscule 0.30 ERA through 29.2 innings. Since allowing a run on Opening Day, he has tossed 29 consecutive scoreless frames.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cole rebounds, Yanks expose shaky Rays' D in 2-0 win

Gerrit Cole put a career-worst pummeling behind him with six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees capitalized on shaky defense by the Tampa Bay Rays for a 2-0 victory

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trevino ends stalemate, red-hot Yankees edge Cubs 2-1 in 13

Pinch-hitter Jose Trevino finally broke a stalemate in the 13th inning with a game-winning single that gave the New York Yankees a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures another save Holmes earned the save against the Twins on Thursday, pitching a perfect ninth inning during which he struck out one batter.

Impact It appeared unlikely that Holmes would make an appearance in the game when Minnesota jumped out to a 7-3 lead after three innings, but New York's offense stormed back to produce a three-run lead after eight frames. Holmes was brought in to close things out in the ninth, and he retired the side in order on 12 pitches. This was the right-hander's ninth save in nine opportunities this season, and he has also racked up seven holds. Holmes has been one of the top relievers in MLB this season, complementing his saves and holds totals with a minuscule 0.33 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 29:3 K:BB across 27.2 innings.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cole allows 5 homers, Yankees rally past Twins 10-7

Gerrit Cole gave up home runs to his first three batters and a career-high five in 2 1/3 innings but the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-7 behind two home r...

JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees vs. Mets: Who wins in MLB's battle for New York?

With New York's two teams dominating MLB, Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz went position by position to decide which squad is better.

JUNE 9, 2022

Picks up eighth save Holmes tossed a clean inning with one strikeout Saturday against the Tigers to pick up his eighth save of the season.

Impact Over his last seven appearances, Holmes has six saves, 10 strikeouts and one walk over 8.1 scoreless innings. As things sit, he profiles as one of the best relievers in baseball. He has the third-lowest ERA (0.35) among qualified relievers and the fifth-lowest xFIP (2.08).

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Severino, Yankees combine on 1-hitter, blank Tigers 3-0

Luis Severino combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to continue New York’s run of outstanding starting pitching performances as the Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aaron Judge, Clay Holmes Awarded for Dominant May Performances Judge won American League Player of the Month while Holmes was recognized as the AL Reliever of the Month in May

JUNE 3, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Yankees' Aaron Judge, Clay Holmes honored by MLB for monster May New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge leads MLB with 19 home runs. Right-hander Clay Holmes has a 0.35 ERA and seven saves as the club'...

JUNE 3, 2022 • NJ.COM

Clay time: Holmes transforms into elite relief with Yankees

Ninth innings in the Bronx have become Clay Time, with Clay Holmes entering with his cap pulled low like Andy Pettitte and picking off batters like clay pigeons

JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seals save after rocky outing Holmes picked up his seventh save during Thursday's 2-1 win over the Angels. He allowed zero runs on zero hits and one walk while striking out one over one inning.

Impact After retiring the first two batters, Holmes found himself in trouble after walking Shohei Ohtani and hitting Mike Trout and Jared Walsh. However, the right-hander sealed the save by getting Luis Rengifo on a groundout to shortstop. Holmes continues to shine, notching 23 straight scoreless appearances, and with Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) sidelined, he has recorded five straight saves and figures to continue operating as the Yankees' high-leverage reliever.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise Trio Continues to Lead Yankees Pitching Staff to Best Start in Franchise History The three-headed monster of Nestor Cortes, Clay Holmes and Jameson Taillon was on display during Thursday’s doubleheader sweep against the A...

JUNE 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM