# Should the Yankees start looking for a new closer?

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Podcast: [The Morning Yankees Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-morning-yankees-show-7771656)
Published: 2026-05-18T13:58:31+00:00
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## Resource

Start your mornings with all the latest news and updates surrounding the New York Yankees! Hosted by Dan Rourke of Yankees Avenue. Each show is recorded live at 8am ET on The Yankees Avenue YouTube channel. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! 00:00 INTRO 01:39 David Bednar blows save; Yanks go 2-7 on road trip vs MIL, BAL, and NYM 03:12 Do the Yankees need to start looking for another closer? 06:36 When will Carlos Lagrange be called up? 11:11 Austin Wells continues to struggle... what's the plan? 15:50 First rematch with the Blue Jays since the ALDS begins tonight (4-game series) 20:18 What does the future still hold for Anthony Volpe? 27:30 Some other Yankees notes from the weekend 32:10 OUTRO Send your emails to be read on the show to dan@yankeesavenue.com Follow @Yankees Avenue on Instagram/Facebook Follow @Yankees_Avenue on Twitter Email - dan@yankeesavenue.com

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