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On YouTubeNew York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / May 13
The Yankees are continuing to see underrated reliever flourish
Last week I wrote about how excellent Luke Weaver has been for this bullpen, and the Yankees are continuing to see him excel in his reliever role. With there being plenty of questions about their bullpen depth entering the season due to a high volume of injuries to key pieces, they’ve found a way to maintain their elite status as a unit.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / May 10
Yankees have found a bullpen gem on a one-year prove-it deal
The Yankees boast one of the best bullpens in baseball, not because of overspending on elite pitchers but thanks to pitching coach Matt Blake’s talent for finding value where others don’t.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 8
Weaver is dealing to start 2024 
Luke Weaver has been a welcome surprise so far out of the bullpen for the Yankees. The Yankees started a series with the Astros last night in the Bronx, which will inevitably unearth some of the worst memories Yankees fans have tried to bury since 2017.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / May 4
Yankees are seeing this under-the-radar free agent signing blossom in bullpen
Luke Weaver was signed by the Yankees to a one-year $2 million deal with a club option after making three impressive starts for the team at the end of the 2023 season.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / May 1
Good news and bad news from 4-2 loss to Orioles
The New York Yankees have faced back-to-back losses to the Baltimore Orioles, slipping from the top of the American League East and revealing some team weaknesses.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 25
Yankees’ multi-inning bullpen arm flashing improved fastball
The 2024 season has gotten off to a strong start, with the New York Yankees sitting atop the American League East at 17-8 through their first 25 games.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 17
Yankees’ new free agent pitching acquisition may have a one-and-done season
The New York Yankees have lost three consecutive games, including two straight to the Toronto Blue Jays to open up an away series before traveling back home to face off against the Tampa Bay Rays.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 21
The fifth starter competition: Gil and Weaver
Among the competitors for the fifth starter gig, Gil and Weaver who can provide MLB experience. Will one of them get the nod? The Yankees have determined that Nestor Cortes will be their Opening Day pitcher next week.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 11
Yankees’ depth starter scratched from tomorrow’s start with a stiff neck
The New York Yankees continue to deal with injuries as another pitcher expected to contribute to the rotation is dealing with an issue. Luke Weaver, who the team signed to a one-year $2 million deal this past winter, is dealing with a stiff neck according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 7
Yankees’ rising catcher has big performance in an 11-5 loss to the Tigers
The New York Yankees would face off against the Detroit Tigers in another Spring Training matchup as they’d host a nighttime game at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / January 22
Analyzing the Yankees’ emergency starters for 2024
Death, taxes, and injuries are the only certainties for the Yankees, who sport a rotation that has its warts and question marks in between the list of former and current All-Stars.
New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / January 19
Yankees Add Two Players to 40-Man Roster
The New York Yankees made two additions to their 40-man roster on Friday, re-signing free agent right-hander Luke Weaver and claiming utility man Diego Castillo off waivers from the New York Mets.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / January 19
Yankees make free agent signing official, DFA outfielder to clear space on the 40-man
With the Yankees looking to make the signing of Luke Weaver official, they’ve DFA’d outfielder Bubba Thompson to clear out a spot on their 40-man roster.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 18
Yankees focusing primarily on bullpen upgrades
The Yankees have been linked to a wide range of starting pitchers on both the free agent and trade markets throughout the offseason, but Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports that the team has shifted its focus to the bullpen.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / January 16
Yankees could get substantial value from lowkey pitching signing
The New York Yankees have been aiming to bolster their pitching corps this offseason following a disappointing 2023 season. Additions like Marcus Stroman grab the headlines, but one lowkey signing could bring substantial value to the Yankees.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 11
Yankees sign journeyman RHP to one-year deal
The Yankees have signed the right-hander to a one-year deal.
Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10
Mariners designate veteran RHP for assignment
The Mariners announced that right-hander Luke Weaver has been designated for assignment.
Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / August 16
Reds shift course, designate RHP Luke Weaver
The Cincinnati Reds designated right-handed starter Luke Weaver for assignment Wednesday and recalled Alan Busenitz from Triple-A Louisville. Weaver, who turns 30 Aug.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
MLB best bets, strikeout props for Thursday 8/3: The Shohei show rolls on
It's been a tough week over here in strikeout prop land, but we still have two days left to scratch out a profit. Let's gun for a sweep with my three favorite K props for Thursday's MLB slate.
Cincinnati Reds News / FanNation Fastball / July 23
Cincinnati Reds Continue to Weather Luke Weaver's Starts in Historic Fashion
Right-hander Luke Weaver put forth another shaky start on Sunday, but that didn't slow down the red-hot Cincinnati Reds. Weaver allowed three earned runs, eight hits and two walks in 4.0-plus innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 28
MLB best strikeout bets: 3 strikeout props for Wednesday 6/28
It's been a tough start to the week after a 15-5 record last week, but we still have plenty of time to salvage a profit. Let's get back on track with our Jack Dougherty's three favorite K props for Wednesday night's MLB slate.
Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / May 31
Luke Weaver, Reds look to fluster Red Sox
Luke Weaver is coming off his best start of the season, and he'll look for another strong outing when he takes the mound for the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night against the Boston Red Sox.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 25, 2022
Watch: Luke Weaver and Robbie Ray ejected after epic national anthem standoff
After the national anthem, while everyone else prepared for the game's first pitch, Ray and Weaver remained standing on the field.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 2, 2022
Royals trade Emmanuel Rivera to D-backs for Luke Weaver
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for third baseman Emmanuel Rivera on Monday. Weaver, 28, made 12 appearances (one start) for the Diamondbacks this season and went 1-1 with a 7.71 ERA.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18, 2020
Diamondbacks pitcher Luke Weaver switches agents to Scott Boras
Former first-round pick Luke Weaver has switched agents.
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