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Yankees Hope To Retain Pitching Coach Matt Blake

As the Yankees look to rebound against the Rays following a 1-0 loss tonight, a key member of their coaching staff will see his contract expire at the end of the year. Matt Blake, who has served as the Yankees’…

By AJ Eustace · MLB Trade Rumors

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 3:58 AM

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The New York Yankees are aiming to re-sign pitching coach Matt Blake as his contract expires.
Contract updates are expected after the Yankees' postseason concludes, following standard league protocol.
Under Blake in 2026, New York's starting rotation led Major League Baseball with a 3.30 ERA.

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The New York Yankees are seeking to retain pitching coach Matt Blake on a new contract beyond the 2026 season, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Blake's current contract expires at the end of the year, though any official updates on his status are expected only after New York's postseason run concludes.

Since Blake joined the staff in 2020, New York ranks third in MLB with a 3.69 ERA. During the 2026 regular season, the rotation led the league with a 3.30 ERA, while the bullpen posted the second-best mark at 3.15.

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