Clay Holmes’ new closer entrance aims to energize Yankees fans
The Yankees are a solid organization with a laid-back, easy-going closer. They added some plays to the closer’s entrance that seem to be good for both club and pitcher. For the first time in more than two years as the team’s closer, Clay Holmes is jogging onto the field to an element that aims to […]
Yankees’ Clay Holmes hangs on for save despite lack of control
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Clay Holmes was often completely dominant this season, en route to pitching 17¹/₃ innings without allowing an earned run. That wasn’t the case Friday night, but the Yankees closer lived to tell about it. Holmes lost command of his sinker, but it didn’t affect the game and he left the bases […]
Elizabeth Holmes has prison sentence shortened even further
Convicted Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes, whose sentence was commuted for the second time in less than a year, appears to have been a model inmate at a Texas women’s confinement facility, according to the latest Bureau of Prisons records. Holmes, 40, known in prison as prisoner number 24965-111 at Federal Correctional Facility Bryan, was sentenced […]
Clay Holmes picks up big five-out save in Yankees’ victory
BALTIMORE — Five days after Aaron Boone declined a request for a six-out save from Clay Holmes, he asked for a five-out save. The Yankees closer answered the call. With the Yankees clinging to a two-run lead in the eighth inning and the Orioles on the brink of a comeback, Holmes came on the scene […]
Yankees’ Aaron Boone defense for not using Clay Holmes in 10th
MILWAUKEE — Clay Holmes easily struck out three batters on 10 pitches in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night. But as the game entered the bottom of the 10th inning with the Yankees leading by one run, manager Aaron Boone instead of asking Holmes to pitch, one of the last two arms left […]
Giants bring back cornerback Darnay Holmes on one-year contract
The Giants have agreed to a deal that returns one of their depth players to the secondary. Cornerback Darnay Holmes and the team have reached an agreement on a one-year contract, sources confirmed. Holmes appeared in 54 games over four seasons. Darnay Holmes re-signs with the Giants. Corey Shipkin of the New York Post He […]
Yankees’ Clay Holmes impressive in first spring outing of season
PORT STREET LUCIE — Clay Holmes is about to be relieved of one of the heaviest jobs of his career, but the Yankees closer isn’t in the mood. Holmes, who stayed healthy all last season and entered the offseason with a clean bill of health for a change of pace, was in good spirits after […]
Clay Holmes has proved his Yankees value ahead of walk season
TAMPA — Clay Holmes is in a four-ball season, but the Yankees have not yet begun talks about extending him. I also understand the Yankees’ position. After all, when they traded for Holmes, he had a 5.57 ERA as a Pirate, and one of the things this organization does best is pick up struggling relief […]
Elizabeth Holmes turns 40 behind bars with husband and kids
Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was ringed 40 times inside the prison during a hilarious prison visit with her husband and two young children. The smiling con man cradled his children, 2-year-old William and 11-month-old Invicta, in his arms as they enjoyed family time outside FPC Bryan in Texas over the weekend. The photo was […]
Amy Robach says she’s ‘chosen’ to love T.J. Holmes amid ‘pressure’
An emotional Amy Robach said she “chose” to love T.J. Holmes despite the “pressures” her former career put on her. “We've always worked together, but it's a whole different thing to work under this kind of pressure…the pressure is so great,” Robach said on Tuesday's show. “Amy and TJ” Podcast. Robach clarified that he doesn't […]