Eighty-one appearances is a lot to ask of any reliever. For Brent Headrick, who threw 23 big-league innings the year […]

It’s no secret that Yankees left-handed relief pitcher Brent Headrick has been one of, if not their most dominant relief pitcher this season in 2026. However, concerns are growing about Brent Headrick as we approach the final week of the regular season before the postseason.Yankees beat writer Brendan Kuty of The Athletic posted earlier this […] The post This One Yankees’ Brent Headrick Concern appeared first on HEAVY.

By dropping the series finale, a game they once led 4-1, the Yankees (89-66) fell to six games back of the Rays with seven to play.

As the playoffs approach, get used to seeing what the Yankees did in Sunday’s 2-0 win: an inning each from Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn and David Bednar.

Brent Headrick isn’t the first New York Yankees player you’d think of as someone who would lead all of Major League Baseball in any stat. But right now, that’s exactly what the left-handed relief pitcher is doing in the Bronx. Headrick leads MLB in inherited runners stranded — any runner that is already on base […] The post Yankees’ Brent Headrick Leads Entire MLB in Key Stat appeared first on HEAVY.

The New York Yankees rolled past the Houston Astros 9-3 on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. The offense has produced at least seven runs in each of the last three games. At 75-57, the Yankees are surging at the right time.The lineup has found its footing. The rotation has stabilized. But behind the starters, the […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone Makes Feelings Clear on Bullpen Concerns appeared first on HEAVY.

Tuesday was a rare bad outing for Brent Headrick. Could the Yankees' heavy reliance on him be taking its toll?

The Yankees' pitching staff had a rare off night, including a relieve who has been impressive all season.

The New York Yankees didn’t add a meaningful relief pitcher at the MLB trade deadline in part because they believe in relievers like Brent Headrick. But even though Headrick has been excellent as one of the Yankees’ best high-leverage relievers, his heavy usage is of some concern to the team. Headrick has a 1.55 ERA […] The post Yankees Sound Alarm on Reliever’s Heavy Workload appeared first on HEAVY.