Offseason movement leads to far more solid closers in the American League than the National. That puts a variety of relief pitcher strategies in play.

When Devin Williams was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Yankees this past offseason, he knew there would be a number of changes. Williams was set to join one of the biggest markets in sports along with going from the National League to the American League.

There were no blockbuster deals over the offseason, but the Milwaukee Brewers believe they have what it takes to win in 2025.

Yankees change facial hair policy. Yes, this is silly. Yes, it is also our lead story today, precisely because the whole thing is just so ridiculous. Nearly 50 years af

New closer Devin Williams and several former Yankees stars helped nudge owner Hal Steinbrenner into changing the franchise's decades-old policy on facial hair Friday.

Devin Williams had to say goodbye to his glorious beard after he was traded to the Yankees. But it turns out it's only a temporary absence.

Prior to the New York Yankees announcing a change to their longstanding no-facial-hair policy, newly acquired closer Devin Williams posed for a photo with some hair growth on his chin. The Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday,

New closer Devin Williams throws live at Yankees camp, pitching to Aaron Judge on Feb. 26, 2025, at Tampa, Fla.

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Count Devin Williams among those who are pleased with the Yankees’ updated facial hair policy. The All-Star closer, acquired in a trade with the Brewers over the offseason without any say in the matter,

The pitch that inspired one of baseball’s most iconic nicknames—“The Airbender”—has become a fascination at New York Yankees camp. Players like Austin Wells and various coaches have taken the opportunity to watch Devin Williams’ distinctive changeup up close.

The New York Yankees' beard policy has claimed many victims, and it appeared to have another coming when the team traded for Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams over the winter. Williams reported for spring training with the beard still intact but had shaved it off by the time he started throwing for the team.