June 19, 2018

How new pitch turned Jonathan Holder into Yankees pen force

by Felix Pantaleón

Jonathan Holder came back to the Yankees from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on April 21 hoping his new pitch would work, but ultimately unsure. The starter-turned-reliever had never thrown a slider before, but after a rocky start to the season in pinstripes, he went to the minors and began tinkering with one. Though Holder had always thrown…

Men’s New Era Khaki/Brown New York Yankees Two-Tone Color Pack 59FIFTY Fitted Hat
$41.99 Buy Now
Men’s Cutter & Buck Gray New York Yankees Big & Tall Forge Stretch Polo
$99.99 Buy Now
Men’s Antigua Navy/Steel New York Yankees Patriotic Nova Polo
$69.99 Buy Now
Men’s New Era Blue/Navy New York Yankees 2024 Big League Chew Flavor Pack 9SEVENTY Adjustable Hat
$45.99 Buy Now
Men’s New Era Navy New York Yankees Hat Club x Seinfeld 59FIFTY Fitted Hat
$54.99 Buy Now
New York Yankees 12” x 16” 1923-2008 Ballpark Framed Photo
$79.99 Buy Now
Men’s New Era White/Pink New York Yankees Old Yankee Stadium 59FIFTY Fitted Hat
$43.99 Buy Now
Jose Trevino New York Yankees Autographed SR Game Model Bat
$349.99 Buy Now

Written by Felix Pantaleón

Felix Pantaleon is The Founder of NYYNEWS.com The First New York Yankees Content Creator Online, Since 2005.Follow on Social Media Instagram - X.com

You may also like...

Latest Yankees News

Yankees prospect Brendan Beck healthy and proving skeptics wrong in Double-A following early injuries April 25, 2025
Brendan Beck has some eye-popping numbers so far with Double-A Somerset this season.
The glaring needs of every contending MLB team April 24, 2025
There aren’t perfect teams, certainly at least not until those superteam Dodgers get much, much healthier.
Paul Goldschmidt’s hot bat forces Yankees strategy change April 24, 2025
Aaron Boone wanted to get Paul Goldschmidt a day off during the Yankees’ 13-day, 13-game stretch that ended on Wednesday. His bat would not allow it.
Yankees’ Cody Bellinger ‘sticking with the process’ despite struggles April 24, 2025
Almost a month into the season, new Yankee Clay Bellinger is still trying to settle into a groove at the plate.
Aaron Judge stays hot, Carlos Rodon spins gem as Yankees avoid sweep vs. Guardians April 23, 2025
The Yankees (15-10) avoided what would have been their first sweep of three games or more in Cleveland since 1970.
Yankees undone by sloppy sixth inning in second straight loss to Guardians April 23, 2025
Cade Smith needed just four pitches to retire the bottom of the order in the top of the ninth to clinch the series victory for the Guardians (14-9).
Giancarlo Stanton takes key step toward Yankees injury return April 22, 2025
In the stadium where he put the Yankees on his broad shoulders last October, Giancarlo Stanton stepped up to the plate Tuesday to test out his elbows.
Yankees call up Tyler Matzek for intriguing new bullpen option April 22, 2025
The 34-year-old, who won a World Series with the Braves in 2021, looked sharp early in camp to get the attention of the Yankees.
Yankees vs. Guardians, Cardinals vs. Braves odds, predictions: MLB best bets Tuesday April 22, 2025
Stitches offers his two best bets for Tuesday's MLB slate.
Why there’s hope this isn’t actually Anthony Volpe’s Yankees ceiling April 22, 2025
Anthony Volpe is again looking like a roller-coaster ride, as he was last year, ricocheting between very hot and very cold with almost nothing league-average in between.