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24 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Devin Williams can't escape misery again as Yankees lose crusher in extras to Astros
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Aaron Boone already had used Yerry De los Santos, Camilo Doval and Luke Weaver to cover four scoreless innings. Weaver, his ninth-inning reliever, had thrown 19 pitches while pitching on a fourth day out of seven, and the manager did not want to risk the health of an invaluable arm by asking for another frame. He could not turn to David Bednar, who expended 42 pitches Wednesday. He did not want to turn to Mark Leiter Jr., who was recently activated from the injured list and pitched Tuesday and Wednesday. A righty pocket of hitters was due up, thus eliminating Tim Hill from the discussion. There was one reliever who might not have made sense but made the most sense to Boone — a pitcher who shortly afterward would say, 'I stink right now.' Devin Williams took over in a quality, tense and tie game in which the Yankees had erased a two-run deficit and proceeded to throw it away once again. The polarizing, struggling and perhaps shell-shocked righty entered in the 10th inning to a reception that might generously be referred to as groans and exited to boos that rivaled the reaction to Jose Altuve, imploding in what became a 5-3 loss Friday to the Astros in front of a sellout crowd of 46,027 angry fans in The Bronx. CHECK OUT THE AND Between a miserable road trip and a poor start to this home stand, the Yankees (61-55) have dropped six of seven, each seemingly more devastating than the last. 'I'm not making pitches. It's pretty simple,' said Williams, who immediately showed either a lack of poise or a lack of command, his first pitch bounced to the backstop to move the automatic runner to third. Carlos Correa then took advantage of a drawn-in infield and singled up the middle for the go-ahead run. The Yankees caught a break when Yainer Diaz's drive off the right field wall led to an out — right fielder Amed Rosario crashed against the wall and remained down for several moments, and Christian Walker, who began the play at first base, retreated believing the ball to be caught — but that break was forgotten a batter later. With two outs in the frame, (briefly) former Yankee Taylor Trammell drilled a home run into the right field seats to essentially clinch a game that left Williams reeling, wildly unpopular in his home ballpark and owning a 5.73 ERA. 'The [changeup] to Trammell was terrible,' said Williams, who blew games Monday and Tuesday in Texas and has allowed at least a run in five consecutive appearances. Boone said he has wanted to find 'softer landing spots' for Williams, but consistent lack of distance from his rotation — Cam Schlittler lasted five, two-run innings Friday — required him to try to piece together five innings from his bullpen, and he ran out of pitchers. The pitcher he turned to has allowed 28 earned runs in 44 innings this season. As arguably the best closer in baseball the past three seasons, Williams allowed a total of 26 earned runs. His command — the changeup to Trammell was in the middle of the plate — is an issue. As likely is his confidence. 'I'm not saying [my confidence is] as high as it's ever been,' he said. The Yankees scored once against Josh Hader in the bottom of the inning on an Anthony Volpe single, but the potential tying run in Paul Goldschmidt (a fly out) and the potential winning run in Trent Grisham (a line out) could not come through. Fans will target Williams, who came undone in a season in which he has come undone far too many times. But the Yankees would not have needed a 10th inning or Williams if their offense had a pulse for most of the contest. Ben Rice doubled in the first inning for the Yankees, who then watched AL Cy Young candidate Hunter Brown sit down the next 14 hitters. A trace of life arrived in the sixth, when the Yankees used three hits — including RBI singles from Rice and Aaron Judge — to tie the game. The Yankees consistently find themselves in close or tie games, nine of their past 12 decided by two runs or fewer. Which means too many are being decided by Williams. 'I'm close,' Williams said. 'It's come down to essentially one mistake and making me pay for it.'
Newsweek
32 minutes ago
- Newsweek
Yankees' Aaron Boone Sends Ben Rice Message as Catcher Job Remains Unclaimed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ben Rice's remarkable season has been a key to keeping the New York Yankees afloat. Rice didn't have a clear path to playing time in spring training, but Giancarlo Stanton's elbow injuries opened the door to at-bats early on. Once Stanton returned, Rice saw more time on the bench at first, but lately, he's been carving out a role for himself at an unexpected position. Though he was a catcher and first baseman in the minors, Rice didn't have a single start in the majors behind the plate until mid-June, with Austin Wells entrenched as the starter. Lately, though, the split has been a lot more even. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 11: Ben Rice #22 talks to Will Warren #98 of the New York Yankees during the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2025 in New... NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 11: Ben Rice #22 talks to Will Warren #98 of the New York Yankees during the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by New)Rice has caught six of the Yankees' last 12 games as of Wednesday, and with another home run on Monday night, his 17th of the season, he's threatening to snatch the starting job from Wells, the third-place finisher in last year's Rookie of the Year race. Rice got another start in an 8-1 Yankees win on Tuesday, and although manager Aaron Boone didn't tip his hand regarding who would start the majority of games moving forward, he lauded Rice for the strides he has made behind the plate. "He hasn't done it a lot at this level, so there's still some things to learn, but we've been really pleased with how well he's handled it," Boone said, per Zach Braziller of the New York Post. "Him now from two months ago is a lot different -- he's gaining confidence and just playing really well." "He's a really good receiver. I've really liked his preparation and game calling up here since he's got in there more and more." If Rice's defense can get anywhere near Wells, there's no contest as to who should be behind the dish. The former has a 115 OPS+, while the latter's sits at 85. There's no platoon potential here, as both Rice and Wells are left-handed batters (as is third-stringer J.C. Escarra). By October, if the Yankees are lucky enough to make it that far, one of the 26-year-olds is going to be firmly entrenched as the starter. Recent trends suggest Rice is well on his way to earning that role, but ultimately, it's Boone's call as the skipper. More MLB: Yankees Ripped For Keeping Aaron Boone Over 3-Time Manager Of The Year
Newsweek
32 minutes ago
- Newsweek
Yankees Predicted to Lose Star Veteran With Retirement on Table
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees seemed to bounce back admirably from losing superstar slugger Juan Soto to the New York Mets this past winter. The team brought in several veteran stars in response to Soto's departure, including Cody Bellinger, Max Fried and Devin Williams. But after their strong start to the season eroded into a brutal stretch, some of those additions might call for a reevaluation. Perhaps the most notable decline this season has been from former Most Valuable Player Award winner Paul Goldschmidt, who joined the Yankees on a $12.5 million, one-year deal. Through May, he was slashing .333/.387/.480, but that line has fallen to .276/.331/.422 on the year as his decline coincides with the Yankees' fall in the standings. Now, what might have turned into a longer-term relationship between the Yankees and the star first baseman is almost sure to end in a parting of ways. WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 28: A view of the New York Yankees logo on a baseball hat during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 28, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo... WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 28: A view of the New York Yankees logo on a baseball hat during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 28, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) More Fiume/Getty Randy Miller of predicted that the Yankees would cut ties with Goldschmidt after this season as he either "signs with another club or retires." Though bringing Goldschmidt back to the Yankees doesn't make much sense, especially considering that Ben Rice is ready to take over first base as an everyday option, it could surprise some fans to see him retire. His season has taken a harsh turn, but his hot start showed that he should have something to offer the big leagues on the right contract, as long as his passion for playing is still there after the end of another season. More MLB: Mets' Carlos Mendoza Responds to Clay Holmes Rotation Question As Concerns Grow
