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The Yankees’ ace is staying in town, as Gerrit Cole and the Yankees have agreed to continue their current agreement. Yankees fans may not have even had the possibility of their ace leaving on their radar a week ago, but a clause in Cole’s contract briefly allowed for the possibility. Cole had the option to […]

After New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole opted out of his four-year, $144 million deal, the 11-year right-hander balked on a potential extension and will remain in the Big Apple. Cole is staying with the Yankees on the same four-year deal he opted out of, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Right-hander Gerrit Cole is […]

The New York Yankees reportedly are expected to extend Gerrit Cole’s contract for one more year at $36 million to keep him off of the free agent market, according to Jim Bowden. On Saturday, Gerrit Cole announced that he was opting out of his nine-year, $324 million contract. As noted above, the Yankees can void […]

Gerrit Cole reportedly opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees on Saturday. The Yankees can void the opt-out by adding an extra year and $36 million onto the four years and $144 million Cole’s contract already has remaining, per Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. Regardless of whether or not the Yankees decide to […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole almost led the team to a World Series victory in 2024. The Yankees fell short against the Los Angeles Dodgers, though, and now Cole is reportedly opting out of his contract, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN reports. However, McDaniel revealed how the Yankees can void the opt out. “BREAKING: New […]

In reflecting on New York Yankees star Gerrit Cole’s World Series performances, John Smoltz wanted to highlight the ace pitcher’s mental fortitude while speaking on Foul Territory. “By winning (Game 1), (the Dodgers) used all their real assets, all their leverage pitchers, and it put them right in the position they needed to be. And […]

The New York Yankees fell in the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers rode a resilient Blake Treinen and a monster fifth-inning offensive output to complete the comeback on Wednesday night. This fifth-inning rally from Los Angeles was aided by a major blunder from New York starter Gerrit Cole. Cole faced […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is set to take the mound on Wednesday night in Game 5 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cole is known for his pitching prowess in big games, and a recent statistic displays his dominance in Game 5s of the postseason as well. Cole has surrendered […]

The New York Yankees are down three games to none to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. After Gerrit Cole dominated Game 1, the Bombers took the lead in the tenth inning. Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam gave all the moment to LA and they have rode that to three straight wins. No […]

After the New York Yankees lost Game 3 of the World Series Monday night, the FOX Sports postgame crew discussed New York’s pitching plans for Game 4. Alex Rodriguez suggested the Yanks start ace Gerrit Cole on short rest. David Ortiz agreed that Cole should at the very least be available in relief, likening the […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who’s always tinkering with the lineup, made it abundantly clear that he will not start Gerrit Cole in Game 4 of the World Series on short rest, per MLB insider Bryan Hoch. “There is no scenario in which Gerrit Cole starts Game 4 on short rest, Aaron Boone said. […]

The New York Yankees are down 2-0 in the World Series before playing a home game. Gerrit Cole got the ball in Game 1 and was spectacular but the team could not lock it down. They need to hit their stride starting on Monday and Cole hopes that some special clothes can spark the Yankees. […]

The New York Yankees are down 0-1 in the World Series after an epic walk-off grand slam by Freddie Freeman. The hobbled veteran conjured images of Kirk Gibson’s game-winning two-run homer in the 1988 World Series. The Yankees went to the bullpen early, pulling starter Gerrit Cole after 88 pitches. The Yankees will send Carlos […]

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter did not like the team’s decision to pull Gerrit Cole in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night. The  Yankees were getting a scintillating performance from Cole against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They had a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning, and when Cole […]

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers will go head-to-head in the 2024 World Series. The ’24 Fall Classic projects to be competitive while receiving no shortage of attention as two of MLB’s most popular teams play against one another. Many storylines will revolve around Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, but Yankees ace Gerrit […]

Carlos Rodon ran through some bumps on the road in the middle of the 2024 campaign, but to end the regular season, he started to get into a roll for the New York Yankees. However, his first start in the 2024 playoffs did not go according to plan. He lasted just 3.2 innings in Game […]

The New York Yankees’ chase for 28 world championships will continue Monday, when they square off with the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of their American League Championship Series matchup. The Yankees will host the Guardians in Games 1 and 2, and it is now known who manager Aaron Boone will send to the bump […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Gerrit Cole will start in Game 2 of the upcoming ALCS series against the Detroit Tigers or Cleveland Guardians, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. The Yankees are awaiting the result of Game 5 of the ALDS between the Guardians and Tigers to see their opponent. […]

It wasn’t easy, but the New York Yankees are moving on in the 2024 MLB Playoffs, taking down the Kansas City Royals in four games in the ALDS. Every single contest was decided by one run except for the series clincher on Thursday, where the Bronx Bombers won 3-1. Now, NY heads to the ALCS […]

The New York Yankees have advanced to the ALCS after taking down the Kansas City Royals in Game 4 of the ALDS. Despite lackluster production from Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, other Yankees stepped up, like Giancarlo Stanton homering in Game 3, and in Game 4, Gerrit Cole pitched like their season depended on it. […]

Gerrit Cole delivered an outstanding pitching performance on Thursday night, leading Aaron Boone’s Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the host Royals in Game 4 of the AL Division Series. The Bronx Bombers knocked out Kansas City, winning the series three games to one, which advanced them to their first League Championship Series since being […]

The New York Yankees will send Gerrit Cole back to the mound in Game 4 of the ALDS on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals and he’ll face the same opponent on the hill as the series opener. The Royals will give Michael Wacha the ball again, as announced by manager Matt Quatraro on Tuesday, […]

The New York Yankees have a great shot to get to the World Series for the first time since 2009, as they finished with the best record in the American League and earned a bye to the ALDS. Aaron Judge has had a historic season and the Yankees hit the most home runs in Major […]

There is plenty of cause for celebration among New York Yankees players after they dispatched of the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night, 10-1, to clinch the AL East division title. It has been a season-long war between these two teams, and in the end, it was the Yankees that came out on top — vindicating […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole got off to a slow start this season. The reigning American League Cy Young winner had his 2024 debut pushed back to June 19 as he recovered from inflammation in his right elbow that first became an issue during spring training. Since then, Cole’s performance for the Yankees has […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox were embroiled in some controversy this weekend. On Saturday, the Red Sox appeared to throw at Yankees slugger Aaron Judge in retaliation for Yankees starter Gerrit Cole hitting and intentionally walking Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers in consecutive at bats. After the game, Cora made some […]

The Boston Red Sox’s 7-1 win against their longtime division rival, the New York Yankees, brewed many interesting moments. Following a hit-by-pitch in the first inning, Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole intentionally walked Rafael Devers in the fourth inning. As a result, the Red Sox scored three straight runs and turned the game on its head. […]

The New York Yankees continue their Jekyll-and-Hyde act. Less than 24 hours after a thrilling comeback victory over the Boston Red Sox, ace hurler Gerrit Cole got shelled after intentionally walking Rafael Devers in the fourth inning. Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed the ill-fated walk, via YES Network. Aaron Boone dissects Gerrit Cole's outing vs. […]

Most were surprised when New York Yankees star Gerrit Cole intentionally walked Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers in the top of the fourth inning with one out and no one on base. The pair has a one-sided history: Across 40 at-bats, Devers is hitting .350 with eight home runs, 20 RBI and five walks. […]

Everything was going fine for Gerrit Cole until one fateful decision. The New York Yankees ace intentionally walked Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers with one out and nobody on base in the fourth inning, and it all went downhill from there. The Red Sox, who had no hits until that point, put up three […]

The New York Yankees have avoided the worst-case scenario regarding pitcher Gerrit Cole. After Cole left Monday’s game, there was concern that his calf issue was more than just cramps. With just a few weeks to go until the Yankees enter the playoffs, they need their ace to continue to shine. Thankfully, Cole confirmed to […]

Gerrit Cole hasn’t had the most injury-free 2024 season. He had to make his season debut for the New York Yankees all the way in June after suffering an elbow injury in Spring Training, so the last sight any Yankees fan would want to see is for their veteran ace to go down with yet […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole left his start against the Texas Rangers on Monday with an apparent injury. The Yankees have announced it as a right calf cramp. With the Yankees leading 7-1, Cole came out to pitch the 7th inning but did not face a batter. As he was warming up for the […]

The New York Yankees’ ace didn’t have his finest outing in the nation’s capital on Tuesday. Gerrit Cole allowed three runs on six hits, including two homers back-to-back in the fourth inning. Cole sounded off on each of the home-run pitches, via YES Network. "I think I pitched well out of traffic, had good stuff […]

After starting off the 2024 season on a less-than-ideal note (injury woes, lackluster performances relative to established standard), Gerrit Cole is rounding into form, and just in time for the New York Yankees to take a two-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles for the AL East division lead. Cole’s return to his usual dominant ways […]

The New York Yankees’ 6-0 win over the Cleveland Indians secured yet another series victory for the AL East leaders. Captain Aaron Judge led the way, hitting his 48th home run of the season. Ace Gerrit Cole also starred, allowing just one hit over six innings and striking out two. Judge discussed his home run […]

Gerrit Cole is supposed to be a source of calmness for New York Yankees fans, not the cause of their anxiety. He induced some heart palpitations in The Bronx after being a scratch in his scheduled start against the Philadelphia Phillies, with there being the constant fear of his elbow issues reemerging late in the […]

Future Hall-of-Fame pitcher Gerrit Cole may not win the Cy Young Award again this year, as he’s still not himself yet after rehabbing from an elbow injury. However, the New York Yankees ace has a chance to show off his progress again this weekend. Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave an update on Cole’s status, via […]

Fans of the New York Yankees can now breathe more easily. After being scratched from a scheduled start on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, Gerrit Cole will “likely start this weekend” against the Toronto Blue Jays, provided that his bullpen session on Friday goes as smoothly as planned, according to Meredith Marakovits, Yankees clubhouse reporter […]