Yankees’ Mark Leiter Jr. deals with back issue in spring training
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — In a perfect world, the Yankees didn't win a bullpen spot this spring due to the healthy top eight relievers. In fact, it appears that there are at least two jobs to win in the last 10 days of camp. The Yankees appear to have six locks in the bullpen. Devin […]
Yankees, Mark Leiter Jr. headed for arbitration
The Yankees completed 4 of 5 strike deals with arbitration-eligible players by Thursday's deadline. Devin Williams, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Clark Schmidt and Scott Efros have settled with the Yankees, while Mark Leiter Jr. has struck out, the team announced. The right-handed relief pitcher and the team have been unable to reach an agreement, and the […]
Yechiel Leiter, Next Israeli Ambassador to U.S., Lost Son in Combat in Gaza
As Breitbart News reported on the funeral, Ekiel Reiter, who was selected as the new Israeli ambassador to the United States with the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, will die in November 2023 when his son was killed in the fighting in Gaza. I lost Moshe. Joel B. Pollack/Breitbart News Breitbart News wrote at the […]
Mark Leiter Jr.’s first day back with Yankees was a postseason adventure
CLEVELAND — The Yankees traded Mark Leiter Jr. in July with October in mind. However, the right-hander spent time watching the ALDS, was left off the roster, and started in the same position in the ALCS. “That's not my choice,” Reiter said after Friday's 8-6 ALCS Game 4 win over Cleveland. “When you have an […]
Yankees leave Marcus Stroman, Mark Leiter Jr. left off ALDS roster
The Yankees have set a 26-man roster for the ALDS, selecting 11 pitchers and 15 position players to add speed off the bench. Pitchers Marcus Stroman and Mark Leiter Jr. were removed from the roster, with pitcher Tim Meza as the second left-handed pitcher and outfielder Duke Ellis as a pinch-running threat. The five-game schedule, […]
Yankees’ Mark Leiter Jr. sees encouraging signs despite home run issues
Mark Leiter Jr. knows what's expected of him after coming to the team in a deadline trade, and he knows many of his pitches are going to waste on the stands — he gave up just two homers in 39 games with the Cubs this season, and five in his first 16 games with the […]
Anthony Volpe gets best of friend Jack Leiter in first-ever meeting
ARLINGTON, Texas — Anthony Volpe expected a lot of jokes after the game, not from himself but from his buddies back home in New Jersey, about his first matchup against good friend and former Delbarton teammate Jack Leiter. Volpe won the first round. The Yankees shortstop hit a single off Leiter's first pitch in Monday […]
Mark Leiter doesn’t expect to keep pitching this poorly for Yankees
Mark Leiter Jr. was meant to be the agent of change. He was supposed to bolster the Yankees' relief corps late in games. He was supposed to build a stronger bridge with closer Clay Holmes. Mark Leiter didn't fare well with the Yankees, posting an astounding 6.35 ERA. Rafael Suanez – USA TODAY Sports So […]
Mark Leiter already proving Yankees worth with clutch outing
Mark Leiter Jr. has been with the Yankees for less than a week, but the team is leaning heavily on the No. 2 pitcher. The 33-year-old took the mound on Sunday against the Blue Jays with two outs and a runner on first and three outs in the top of the ninth inning after storm […]
Mark Leiter ‘as advertised’ in impressive debut with Yankees
PHILADELPHIA — Al Leiter described his nephew as “fearless” on Tuesday afternoon. A few hours later, fresh off the plane, Mark Leiter Jr. took the mound in his Yankees debut and proved himself. Reiter, acquired from the Cubs just hours before Tuesday’s trade deadline, arrived at Citizens Bank Park just before kickoff and pitched a […]