Jake Bird Adds Depth to Yankees Bullpen NEW YORK — On April 9, 2026, Jake Bird(https://www.nyyyankeesedge.com/jerseys/new-york-yankees-jake-bird-jersey) pitched a scoreless inning in relief, striking out two batters during the series against the Oakland Athletics. Bird has provided valuable innings and stability to the bullpen early in the season. His sinker has been effective against both left and right-handed hitters. This performance helped the Yankees navigate a tight game and manage workload on key relievers. Bird’s contributions continue to strengthen New York’s relief corps in April. Sources: MLB.com (April 9, 2026), ESPN (April 10, 2026), Yankees Store(https://www.nyyyankeesedge.com)