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Ahead of their three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals on the road, the New York Yankees are excited for this season's MLB Players Weekend. In Friday night's opener, the Yankees will send starting pitcher Luis Gil to the bump to oppose the Cardinals' Andre Pallante. It's a critical series for both teams, as they hope to improve on their current postseason odds. Right now, the Yankees and Gil could use all the help they can get. Before Friday night's game, the Yankees' X (formerly Twitter) page posted Gil's tribute to his daughters that he will wear in the matchup.
"I can always have [my daughters] present in the game."
Luis Gil shows off his special gear for #PlayersWeekend 💙 pic.twitter.com/PraKQql5ub
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 15, 2025
“‘I can always have [my daughters] present in the game,” posted the Yankees' official account. “Luis Gil shows off his special gear for #PlayersWeekend.”
Gil's glove is an extension of his personality, and the tribute to his daughters is especially touching. As he looks to help his team maintain their hold on the final AL Wild Card spot, his start tonight in St. Louis will be a key one. Last season, Gil was electric on his way to winning the AL Rookie of the Year award. After missing most of this season due to injury, he's finally back to reclaim his spot in the Bronx Bombers' rotation. Can Gil and his teammates get back to the postseason once again?
Yankees look to remain in postseason contention
While the Yankees hold a half game lead over the Cleveland Guardians for the final Wild Card spot, it's well known how quickly those fortunes can change. The two teams ahead of them in the Wild Card standings, the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox, each enter series against NL counterparts as well. The Mariners will travel to New York to play the Mets, while the Red Sox host the Miami Marlins. The Guardians will host the Atlanta Braves as well.
Players Weekend is filled with intriguing matchups like these. It's a rare occasion for manager Aaron Boone and his team to show what they can do in a National League city. If the Yankees come away with a series win, or better yet, a sweep, then the odds of Gil pitching in the postseason once again will improve. Can the flamethrowing right-hander help the Yankees get off to a hot start at Busch Stadium? Eyeballs from around the baseball world will be watching closely.
