KIRBY YATES NEWS

Bounces back for 22nd save Yates picked up the save in Monday's 4-3 victory over the Pirates, pitching a clean inning with two strikeouts.

Impact After a rough weekend series against Minnesota in which Yates suffered a blown save and a loss across two appearances, the veteran righty looked sharp in this 15-pitch performance. The 37-year-old retired the 8-9-1 batters in order, as he's now made 12 straight appearances with a punchout. Over that span, Yates has been one of the league's best closers, pitching to a 2.57 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB while going 6-for-7 in save opportunities across 13 frames.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Seager homers twice as the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3

Corey Seager homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3

AUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blown save Sunday versus Twins Yates allowed a run on one hit and struck out two over one inning, taking a blown save in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Twins.

Impact The Rangers made a five-run rally in the seventh inning to sneak ahead, but Yates couldn't protect the one-run lead in the ninth. He allowed a solo home run to Carlos Santana, which gave Yates his first blown save in 22 opportunities this year. The closer has still pitched incredibly well with a 1.36 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 66:22 K:BB over 46.1 innings this year, but he's allowed three runs (two earned) over eight innings in August.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hit with second loss Yates (4-2) took the loss against the Twins on Thursday, allowing one run on two walks over one inning while striking out one.

Impact Yates entered the game with the score tied in the top of the ninth and retired the first batter before surrendering back-to-back walks. The right-hander would then see a run come home after allowing both runners to advance on a wild pitch, followed by a sacrifice fly from Carlos Santana. It was only the second loss of the season for Yates, with the previous one coming back on June 18 against the Mets. The earned run was also the first that's been charged to the veteran this month while his two walks marked a season high.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Santana's sacrifice fly in 9th off All-Star closer Yates sends Twins past Rangers 3-2

Carlos Santana hit a sacrifice fly off All-Star closer Kirby Yates in the ninth inning and the playoff-contending Minnesota Twins beat Texas 3-2

AUGUST 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects 21st save Yates struck out one in a perfect 10th inning Wednesday to record his 21st save of the season in a 9-7 win over the Red Sox.

Impact The veteran right-hander needed only nine pitches (seven strikes) to carve up the heart of the Boston order. Yates still has yet to blow a save chance in 2024, and since the beginning of July he's delivered a stellar 1.13 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB through 16 innings.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Late homers by Wyatt Langford, Jonah Heim lead Rangers to come-from-behind 9-7 win over Red Sox

Wyatt Langford hit a tying three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Jonah Heim hit a two-run homer in the 10th to lead the Texas Rangers to a 9-7 win over the Boston R...

AUGUST 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Refsnyder hits game-winning single as Red Sox beat Rangers 5-4 in 10 innings

Rob Refsnyder hit a game-winning single with two outs in the 10th inning after pinch-hitter Enmanuel Valdez’s leadoff double tied the score, lifting the Boston Red Sox over the fad...

AUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns fourth win Yates (4-1) picked up the win Monday in extra innings against the Astros, pitching two innings while allowing one unearned run and one walk. He struck out four.

Impact The Texas closer entered during a 2-2 tie in the ninth inning and returned in the 10th to secure the win. Yates was charged with an unearned run when the automatic runner in extra innings scored after he plunked Jeremy Pena with the bases loaded. This marks the 23rd career win for the 37-year-old reliever, as he has pitched to a splendid 1.08 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 59:19 K:BB across 41.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Smith game-ending HR for Rangers in 4-3 win after Astros go ahead on consecutive hit batters

Josh Smith hit a game-ending two-run homer in the 10th inning to give the Texas Rangers a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros

AUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nails down save No. 20 Yates gave up two hits and struck out two over 1.1 scoreless innings Saturday to record his 20th save of the season in a 7-4 win over the Red Sox.

Impact It's the first time since April 21 that Yates has worked more than one inning to notch a save, but the veteran right-hander hasn't seemed to care how many outs he needs to get the job done. He has yet to blow a save in 2024, and after four injury-plagued years he's managed to re-discover the form that saw him lead the majors with 41 saves in 2019 while earning NL Cy Young Award votes. Yates' 1.13 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 35.5 percent strikeout rate this season are also comparable to his 1.19 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 41.6 percent K rate from 2019.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Heim, Taveras homer back-to-back to erase deficit in 4th as Rangers beat Red Sox 7-4

Jonah Heim and Leody Taveras homered back-to-back from the bottom of the order to erase a three-run deficit in the fourth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4

AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags 19th save Yates earned the save in Monday's 6-3 victory over the Cardinals, pitching a clean inning with one strikeout.

Impact The veteran reliever faced the 5-6-7 hitters in the Cardinals lineup, retiring them in order on 19 pitches to secure his 81st career save. Yates has been especially stingy in July so far, firing a 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 15:4 K:BB across 10 innings. The Texas All-Star has enjoyed a renaissance season, now sporting a 1.17 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 53:18 K:BB over 38.1 innings while going a perfect 19-for-19 in save chances.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Snags 19th save Yates earned the save in Monday's 6-3 victory over the Cardinals, pitching a clean inning with one strikeout.

Impact The veteran reliever faced the 5-6-7 hitters in the Cardinals lineup, retiring them in order on 19 pitches to secure his 81st career save. Yates has been especially stingy in July so far, firing a 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 15:4 K:BB across 10 innings. The Texas All-Star has enjoyed a renaissance season, now sporting a 1.17 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 53:18 K:BB over 38.1 innings while going a perfect 19-for-19 in save chances.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ernie Clement singles in 9th to lift the Blue Jays past the Rangers, 6-5

Ernie Clement singled in the ninth inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 6-5 victory over Texas on Friday night, ending the defending champion Rangers’ winning streak at five

JULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches 18th save Yates picked up the save Tuesday against the White Sox, striking out one batter in two-thirds of a perfect inning.

Impact Yates took over with the Rangers leading 3-2 after Josh Sborz yielded a solo home run to Andrew Benintendi to start the ninth frame. Yates only needed six pitches to strike out Gavin Sheets and get Eloy Jimenez to fly out, earning his 18th save of 2024. The 37-year-old hasn't blown a save this season and holds a sparkling 1.22 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in 37.0 innings.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Secures save Sunday Yates struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over Baltimore on Sunday.

Impact Yates made quick work of the Orioles with just 13 pitches to finish off the 3-2 win. He's now converted each of his 17 save chances on the year and lowered his ERA to an incredible 1.02 through 35.1 frames. Yates has given up one earned run while posting a 19:5 K:BB over his last 12 innings.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Back in the MLB All-Star Game, Texas Rangers reliever Kirby Yates made this one count Yates flashed what he’s shown out of the Rangers’ bullpen thus far this season with a dominant 8th inning in the ASG.

JULY 17 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Kirby Yates discusses his All-Star experience | 07/16/2024 Kirby Yates speaks with Jake Peavy about his second All-Star game experience, playing with the Rangers and his key to success

JULY 17 • MLB.COM

Superb bounceback year lifts Yates to All-Star Game Kirby Yates and the Texas Rangers practically needed each other this offseason. The Rangers needed a reliable back-of-the-bullpen arm after...

JULY 15 • MLB.COM

Nets 16th save Yates picked up the save Sunday against the Astros, allowing one run on a hit and a walk with no strikeouts across one inning.

Impact While Yates advanced to 16-for-16 in save opportunities this season, he snapped his streak of eight consecutive scoreless innings. The 37-year-old walked Jon Singleton and yielded a single to Jeremy Pena to start the ninth frame, with Singleton eventually coming around to score on a groundout by Joey Loperfido. The outing bumped Yates' ERA from 0.81 to 1.05, and he has a 0.90 WHIP across 34.1 innings.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

World Series MVP Seager from host Rangers added to AL All-Star roster, replacing injured Correa

Two-time World Series MVP Corey Seager has been added to the American League All-Star roster as a replacement for injured Minnesota shortstop Carlos Correa

JULY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up 15th save Yates walked one and struck out one in a scoreless 10th inning Saturday to record his 15th save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Astros.

Impact The 37-year-old right-hander continued his resurgent campaign. Yates has yet to blow a save this season and he hasn't been tagged for an earned run in 10 straight appearances, posting a 0.80 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB through 10 innings over that stretch. His first-half performance has earned Yates his second career All-Star Game berth -- the other came back in 2019 with the Padres, when he led the majors with 41 saves.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Semien homers, Lowe's RBI single in 10th lifts Rangers over Astros 2-1

Marcus Semien hit a leadoff homer and Nathaniel Lowe’s RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday

JULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures 14th save Yates allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Angels.

Impact Yates extended his scoreless streak to seven innings, and this was the fifth time in those seven appearances where he's struck out multiple batters. He's earned a save in three straight outings after a two-week gap between saves, and he's up to 14 on the year. Yates has maintained a 0.84 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 45:14 K:BB through 32.1 innings this season.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE