That is a weighty question the Yankees could have to face because their reliable pitchers are scarce.

The Yankees are bound for the playoffs but running low on reliable pitchers.

A reliable pitcher, he was effective as a starter, set-up man and occasional closer.

He brought in Hawkins, maybe his most reliable pitcher.

Their most reliable pitcher has been tough on the eyes lately.

John, however, has been the Yankees' most durable and reliable pitcher last season and this.

Boland was a reliable pitcher for five years before suffering a broken arm.

Perhaps even more important, the Yankees need another reliable starting pitcher.

It would be better if the Mets had another reliable pitcher.

And they now realize that the 25-year-old Maine has become their most reliable right-handed pitcher.