KIRBY YATES NEWS

Blows save in Texas Yates (1-1) allowed two runs on two hits without recording an out to take the loss and a blown save Saturday against the Rangers.

Impact The right-hander entered for the ninth inning with the Dodgers holding a 3-2 lead, but a Josh Smith double and Adolis Garcia two-run homer quickly resulted in a walk-off win for the Rangers. It was the first save chance of the year for Yates, who entered the contest with six straight scoreless appearances and a 1.74 ERA for the season. Tanner Scott picked up his seventh save of the campaign in Friday's contest and should continue to operate as manager Dave Roberts' primary option at closer.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rangers walk-off Dodgers 4-3 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis García hit a two-run homer off former Texas closer Kirby Yates in the ninth inning, lifting the Rangers to a...

1 DAY AGO • THESTAR.COM

Dodgers lose to Rangers as Kirby Yates gives up 2-run walk-off homer ARLINGTON, Texas - With friends like that, Kirby Yates could have used a few enemies. Facing the Tex...

1 DAY AGO • SACBEE.COM

Sasaki takes another step forward with first MLB quality start ARLINGTON -- Working without his best velocity, Roki Sasaki continued to show encouraging signs in his fifth big league start. Sasaki was in...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

García hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Rangers past Dodgers, denying Roki Sasaki 1st win

Adolis García hit a two-run homer off former Texas closer Kirby Yates in the ninth inning, lifting the Rangers to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edman hits leadoff HR filling in for Ohtani and Yamamoto strikes out 10 as Dodgers beat Texas 3-0

Yoshinobu Yamamoto matched his career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings after Tommy Edman led off the game with a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Texas Range...

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers beat Rockies 5-3 but Colorado avoids another shutout in 4th straight loss

Mookie Betts hit a two-run homer, Shohei Ohtani also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Colorado 5-3

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs win in relief Yates (1-0) earned the win over the Nationals on Wednesday, striking out two batters in a perfect inning of work.

Impact Yates was called upon in the sixth inning with Los Angeles down a run. He retired the side in order on 12 pitches, fanning the final two batters he faced. Yates was then put in line for the victory when the Dodgers scored twice in the bottom of the frame. The veteran reliever hasn't notched a hold since his first outing of the campaign, but he's been effective in his first season with the club, holding the opponent scoreless in six of his seven appearances to date. Yates holds a 2.84 ERA and 0.79 WHIP along with a dominant 13:1 K:BB through 6.1 frames.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Teoscar Hernández homers and drives in 3 as Dodgers defeat Nationals 6-5 to avoid sweep

Teoscar Hernández homered and drove in three, including the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 6-5 to avoid a three-g...

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies' Harper says 'only losers complain' about how much World Series champion Dodgers spend

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper loves LA — well, at least the World Series champion Dodgers freewheeling spending on their way to the nearly $320 million payroll

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study shows

Major League Baseball’s average salary broke the $5 million barrier on opening day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ranking the 10 best closers in MLB for 2025

Our eight-part position player series continues with the top 10 closers entering the 2025 season.

MARCH 27

Kirby Yates gets honest about Blake Treinen's pitching arsenal while advocating 'filthy' depth in Dodgers bullpen The LA Dodgers bullpen was one of the key reasons why the team was able to eliminate the San Diego Padres after being pushed to the brink of...

MARCH 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Clayton Kershaw gives verdict on Dodgers bullpen after Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates additions Clayton Kershaw is confident in the Dodgers' bullpen in light of the team's recent acquisitions of high-end relief pitchers.

MARCH 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dodgers' relievers Kirby Yates, Tanner Scott took time reaching elite status GLENDALE, Ariz. – For Kirby Yates, it was a pitch. For Tanner Scott, it was a person. When the Dodge...

MARCH 3 • SACBEE.COM

While Manfred frets, some opposing players cheer the big-spending push of the Los Angeles Dodgers

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has praised the Los Angeles Dodgers for their big-spending ways

FEBRUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fresh off a World Series win, the Los Angeles Dodgers look even more formidable in 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers went through a light workout and most of the usual superstars were out on the field, including National League MVP Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts

FEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kirby Yates can earn $100,000 bonus as part of contract with Los Angeles Dodgers

Right-hander Kirby Yates can earn $100,000 in performance bonuses as part of his $13 million, one-year contract with the Dodgers

FEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies icon Shane Victorino drops 4-word reaction to Kirby Yates' $13,000,000 Dodgers move Former Texas Rangers pitcher Kirby Yates is headed to Los Angeles after signing a one-year, $13 million deal with the Dodgers on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Cubs acquire Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs have acquired Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, adding the right-hander to their bullpen after he was cut by the World Series champions last we...

FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

RHP Kirby Yates, Dodgers agree to one-year, $13M deal Right-handed reliever Kirby Yates has agreed to a one-year contract worth $13 million to join the Los Angeles Dodgers.The deal was first rep...

JANUARY 31 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

LA Dodgers finalize $13 million, 1-year contract with reliever Kirby Yates

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a $13 million, one-year contract with veteran right-handed reliever Kirby Yates

JANUARY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers Could Trade $4.5 Million Reliever to Astros After Snatching Kirby Yates The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly signed Kirby Yates on Tuesday. With an overflow in the bullpen, they could trade this reliever to the Hou...

JANUARY 29 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Agrees to terms with LAD The Dodgers reached a contract agreement with Yates on Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact Just a couple days after signing the top free-agent relief arm in Tanner Scott, the Dodgers have further fortified their bullpen with the addition of Yates. Slated to turn 38 in March, Yates collected a microscopic 1.17 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 85:28 K:BB over 61.2 innings while notching 33 saves for the Rangers in 2024. It's not an ideal landing spot from a fantasy perspective, as he will have lots of competition for saves in the Dodgers' bullpen.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Free Agent Signings List

MLB Free Agent Signings

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS