Former Texas Rangers pitcher Kirby Yates is headed to Los Angeles after signing a one-year, $13 million deal with the Dodgers on Thursday. As the team continues to build a powerhouse bullpen for ...

Kirby Yates fits the bill of a true grinder. “I’ve kind of always said, nothing’s really easy if it’s worth it,” Yates said. “If you’re gonna work for it, it’s not really easy.

the Dodgers designated Brasier for assignment last week in order to clear a roster spot for the signing of free agent reliever Kirby Yates. A veteran of eight major-league seasons with three teams ...

Brasier’s cutter lost its effectiveness in 2024. After posting a 16.4 percent whiff rate and a 23.5 percent put-away rate in 2023, the pitch saw a sharp decline, with just 3.7 percent whiffs and ...