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Yankees Delay Ryan Weathers' Start After 101 Pitches

5/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Yankees delayed pitcher Ryan Weathers’ start after 101 pitches.
Weathers’ roster cleared 50 % because pitcher Max Fried’s injury gives him a runway.
Pitcher JR Ritchie logged 30 walks and 10 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings.
Pitcher J.T. Ginn switched to separate fastball from an 89-mph changeup.
Pitcher MacKenzie Gore’s walk rate is offset by the Rockies’ success versus pitchers, while ‘Who Should I Start?’ tool compares four MLB players for advice.

History

Historical Context

When the MLB Players Association walked out on August 12, 1994, the season halted and the World Series was canceled, ending the Yankees’ 70-43 lead in the AL East under Buck Showalter. The abrupt loss of a postseason mirrors today’s injury-driven roster shuffles, reminding the club that sudden personnel changes can reshape a season’s trajectory.

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Story summary

Yankees delayed pitcher Ryan Weathers’ start after 101 pitches.
Weathers’ roster cleared 50 % because pitcher Max Fried’s injury gives him a runway.
Pitcher JR Ritchie logged 30 walks and 10 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings.
Pitcher J.T. Ginn switched to separate fastball from an 89-mph changeup.
Pitcher MacKenzie Gore’s walk rate is offset by the Rockies’ success versus pitchers, while ‘Who Should I Start?’ tool compares four MLB players for advice.

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