KIRBY YATES NEWS

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 • FOX SPORTS

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

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Secures save No. 33 Yates picked up the save over the Angels on Saturday, striking out one over a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Yates took the mound with a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and retired the side on just nine pitches to secure his 33rd save of the campaign. The veteran reliever has been spectacular in the month of September, recording eight saves while allowing just one hit over 9.1 scoreless innings (10 appearances). He's also issued just one walk over his last four outings.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers score four runs in ninth to beat Angels 9-8

Jonathan Ornelas had a two-run single in Texas’ four-run ninth and the Rangers scored six times in the final two innings to beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-8 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Nails down 32nd save Yates walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his 32nd save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Angels.

Impact The 37-year-old righty converted his 11th straight save dating back to Aug. 19, a stretch in which he's posted a dazzling 0.63 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB over 14.1 innings. Yates' injury history remains concerning, but his outstanding comeback campaign in 2024 sets his up for a big payday as a free agent this winter.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down 32nd save Yates walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his 32nd save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Angels.

Impact The 37-year-old righty converted his 11th straight save dating back to Aug. 19, a stretch in which he's posted a dazzling 0.63 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB over 14.1 innings. Yates' injury history remains concerning, but his outstanding comeback campaign in 2024 sets his up for a big payday as a free agent this winter.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Collects win Sunday Yates (7-2) struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the win Sunday over the Mariners.

Impact Yates kept the game tied in the top of the ninth inning, and the Rangers walked it off in their half of the frame. Over his last 13.1 innings, Yates has allowed one run while posting an 18:5 K:BB and earning 10 saves and three wins. He's at a 1.21 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 84:27 K:BB across 59.2 innings while going 31-for-32 in save chances this season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down 31st save Yates picked up the save over Toronto on Wednesday, striking out two over a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Yates took over for David Robertson to start the ninth with the Rangers up 2-0 and got Vladimir Guerrero to go down on strikes in the opening at-bat. The veteran reliever then needed nine pitches to get through the final two batters and log his 31st save of the campaign. Yates has converted all six of his save opportunities in September and hasn't allowed a run since Aug. 29 against the White Sox. He's also recorded multiple strikeouts in two of his last three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adolis García's home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0

Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, Cody Bradford pitched seven strong innings after the worst start of his career, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue J...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Fans two for 30th save Yates picked up the save over the Mariners on Friday, allowing one hit over a scoreless ninth inning while striking out two.

Impact Yates entered the contest with a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and needed 11 pitches to get through the first two batters before allowing a single to Victor Robles. The veteran reliever was then able to get Julio Rodriguez to go down swinging for the final out while securing his 30th save of the campaign in the process. Yates has converted each of his last nine save opportunities, including five this month. He's allowed only one hit and one walk through five September appearances, posting a 6:1 K:BB over that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 29th save Yates walked one and struck out none in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Angels.

Impact Yates has pitched four of the last five days and secured a save in each of those appearances. He's allowed just one run over his last 9.1 innings since his lone blown save of the year Aug. 18. The 37-year-old is up to 29 saves in 30 chances while maintaining a stellar 1.29 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 79:24 K:BB over 55.2 innings this season. He'll be able to grab some rest with Texas' team off day Monday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE