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A pitcher-by-pitcher evaluation of a Yankees bullpen still causing worries

Nypost · · 224 words · By Greg Joyce
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What to know about A pitcher-by-pitcher evaluation of a Yankees bullpen still causing worries

One of the biggest questions facing the Yankees when they broke camp was whether they had enough in the bullpen.

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What happened

One of the biggest questions facing the Yankees when they broke camp was whether they had enough in the bullpen.

Why it matters

Three weeks into the season, even with one terrific week to start, that question very much remains.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 4 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: ““Natural ebbs and flows of the pen,” is how pitching coach Matt Blake summed up the state of his bullpen on Tuesday”
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The provided Wikipedia results for the 2024 World Series, Gerrit Cole, and the New York Yankees general page do not contain the specific quote attributed to Matt Blake.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 World Series (branded as the 2024 World Series presented by Capital One) was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2024 season. The 120th edition of the World Series, it wa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gerrit Alan Cole (born September 8, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirat…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League (A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees
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Claim 2: “rough series against the Angels in which it allowed 14 runs in 17 innings”
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Two independent web search results from Yahoo Sports and another sports analysis source explicitly confirm that the Yankees bullpen allowed 14 runs in 17 innings during a series against the Angels.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2009 New York Yankees season was the 107th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees opened their new Yankee Stadium on April 3, 2009, when they hosted an exhibition game against the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_New_York_Yankees_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Yankees season is the 124th season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Yankees_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tyler Dean Wade (born November 23, 1994) is an American professional baseball utility player who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Ang…
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Claim 3: “after just 19 games”
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While web and Wikipedia results confirm the existence of a 2026 season, none of the provided evidence specifies the exact number of games played to date (19 games).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Yankees season is the 124th season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John Sterling (né Sloss; July 4, 1938 – May 4, 2026) was an American sportscaster, best known as the radio play-by-play announcer of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1989 to 20…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Sterling_(sportscaster)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League (A…
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Claim 4: “it is still April”
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Three independent news sources (CNBC, NY Post, and Deutsche Welle) all refer to current events or active statuses occurring in April.
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.