Hawaii rallied from a 21-0 deficit to beat California 35-31 in the Hawaii Bowl, with backup quarterback Luke Weaver throwing a game-winning 22-yard touchdown pass in the final seconds, marking Hawaii's first nine-win season since 2019.
The New York Mets are close to signing reliever Luke Weaver to a two-year, $22 million deal, adding depth to their bullpen after a challenging 2025 season, with Weaver bringing a strong recent track record as a reliever and former starter.
Joel Sherman discusses the Yankees' decision not to rely on ace Max Fried in a crucial game, questions the choice to face Ceddanne Rafaela with Luke Weaver based on statistics, and emphasizes that the Yankees can recover by winning the next two games.
The Yankees are facing challenges in the ninth inning due to the absence of Luke Weaver, who has been compared to Mariano Rivera in terms of poise and effectiveness, highlighting the difficulty in replacing Rivera's legendary presence.
Luke Weaver is expected to be on the injured list for 4-6 weeks due to a hamstring injury, impacting the Yankees' bullpen and likely returning the closer role to Devin Williams, who has been performing well. The team also anticipates Fernando Cruz's return to bolster their late-inning options.
The New York Yankees plan to place closer Luke Weaver on the 15-day injured list due to a hamstring injury, with an estimated recovery of four to six weeks, potentially impacting their bullpen strategy and Weaver's free agency prospects.
Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver's hamstring injury could lead to Devin Williams resuming the closer role, as the team assesses Weaver's condition after his injury during a game. The Yankees are also expecting Fernando Cruz to return from injury, providing additional bullpen options, while managing other roster moves due to injuries and performance.
The Yankees avoided a sweep against the Dodgers with a 7-3 win but suffered potential injuries to Jasson Dominguez and Luke Weaver, raising concerns for their upcoming series against the Guardians.
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is set to begin his rehab stint, while Luke Weaver discusses his career in a Q&A. The MLB Draft approaches with the Yankees eyeing switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje. Clarke Schmidt's improved cutter has been a key to his success this season before his IL stint.
The Seattle Mariners have made several roster moves, signing right-hander Luke Weaver to a major league deal and reinstating Bryan Woo from the injured list. To make room, they optioned Eduard Bazardo and Darren McCaughan. Additionally, righty Emerson Hancock has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. Weaver, who was recently released by the Reds, struggled this season but may benefit from a change of venue. The Mariners could use him in their six-man rotation or potentially as a reliever. The move is low-risk financially for the Mariners, as the Reds are still responsible for Weaver's salary.
Despite giving up two home runs to Max Muncy, Luke Weaver showed improvements in his pitching repertoire as he allowed only two hits over six innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Cincinnati Reds' offense couldn't overcome the second long ball and suffered a 3-2 defeat. Weaver, who has made adjustments to his pitches, remains optimistic and focused on learning from the experience.
Joey Votto's 2-run homer in the 4th inning proved to be the difference as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Washington Nationals 3-2. Luke Weaver pitched well for the Reds, and the bullpen held on to secure the win. Alexis Diaz recorded his 24th save of the season, while Votto's home run ended his 0-21 slump. Tyler Stephenson continued his hot streak at the plate, going 2-3 with a walk.
The Cincinnati Reds are set to face the Washington Nationals in a game delayed by rain. Luke Weaver, despite struggling this season, has seen the Reds win in his last six outings. Right-handed hitters have had more success against Weaver, hitting .329 with a .605 slugging percentage. Jake Irvin, a rookie pitcher for the Nationals, has performed well in his last three starts. Left-handed hitters have had the upper hand against Irvin, hitting for a higher average and more power. The game is scheduled for 6:30pm ET at Nationals Park.
The Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles face off in the rubber match of their 3-game series. Luke Weaver starts for the Reds, who have won their last 5 games with him on the mound. Kyle Gibson starts for the Orioles, who have lost 3 of his last 5 starts. Both pitchers have struggled at times this season. The Reds are currently in first place in the NL Central standings.
The Cincinnati Reds will face off against the Kansas City Royals in a three-game interleague series starting on Monday night. The Royals have the second-worst record in baseball and rank near the bottom of the league in both OPS and team ERA. The Reds need to take advantage of this in the series. Luke Weaver and Zack Greinke will be the starting pitchers for the Reds and Royals, respectively.