The New York Times – Sports:
The sweeper — a horizontal slider — had long been lumped in with other breaking balls. Thanks to a change in the Statcast system, it is suddenly its own thing.
Category: Holmes, Clay (1993- )
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Yankees Finish August With Frustrating 10-18 Record
The New York Times – Sports:
Poor execution in a loss to the lowly Angels was a fitting coda to a month in which the first-place Yankees went 10-18. They hope better days lie ahead.
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Deal or No Deal, Yankees’ Bullpen Will Evolve
The New York Times – Sports:
A late-game collapse was a reminder that the team’s relievers are mostly overachieving surprises or struggling veterans. Adding a dependable arm could remove some guesswork.