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Yankees extend pitching coach Matt Blake for three years

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Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Yankees extend pitching coach Matt Blake for three years
Summary

The New York Yankees finalized a three-year contract extension for pitching coach Matt Blake on October 25, 2026. Blake played a crucial role in leading the Yankees' pitching staff to the league's best ERA this season at 3.23. His work has been instrumental in the development of standout pitchers, including AL Cy Young candidate Cam Schlittler. However, the team has lost Spencer Medick, the pitching coach for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, who is taking on a new position with the Houston Astros as their major league director of pitching. The Yankees are now focusing on revamping their infield, specifically at third base, as they prepare for the offseason.

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  • •Matt Blake's extension ensures continuity in Yankees' pitching development.
  • •Yankees pitching staff led MLB with a 3.23 ERA this season.
  • •Spencer Medick joins Astros as major league director of pitching.
  • •Yankees looking to improve third base performance for 2027.
  • •Joe Torre returns to Milwaukee for the first time since 1957.
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  • 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Around the Empire: Three-year extension confirmed for pitching coach Matt Blake
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Matt Blake signs extension; Triple-A pitching coach leaves for Houston; Third base options; Torre back where it began

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