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Coverage dated September 26, 2026

Kirby Yates makes first career start, then retires after 12 MLB seasons

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Two-time All-Star reliever Kirby Yates says he is retiring after making his first start Saturday in a 12-year big league career

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  1. Triblive

    After making 1st career start, Pirates reliever Kirby Yates announces his retirement (opens Triblive)

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    Kirby Yates knew long before he made the first start of his 12-year major league career that he was done, so the opportunity to exit on a strikeout was something he got to savor.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Kirby Yates makes first career start, then retires after 12 MLB seasons (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Two-time All-Star reliever Kirby Yates says he is retiring after making his first start Saturday in a 12-year big league career

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