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The New York Yankees are not as successful as they had hoped. A combination of injuries and poor starts to the season from key players have left the team barely above last place in the AL East. Team owner Hal Steinbrenner is keeping tabs on what the team has to do with its stars, Aaron […]

Gerrit Cole is unbothered. The New York Yankees ace, who surrendered one of his two home runs allowed on Friday to Tampa Bay Rays star Randy Arozarena in a five inning-no-decision, was asked if the Rays outfielder’s home run celebration, in which he poses at third base before making his way home, bothered him. Cole […]

New York Yankees star pitcher Gerrit Cole was recently asked to name his all time dream starting rotation, which could include himself, per Chris Henderson. It should be noted that he wasn’t able to select any of his current teammates. Cole went on to name four legendary pitchers, including one who is still active in […]

Gerrit Cole’s record remains unblemished in the 2023 MLB regular season. While he was not able to secure the win in Tuesday’s start against the Cleveland Guardians, he pitched well enough to complete a feat no Yankees hurler had pulled off in a span of 65 years. Via ESPN Stats & Info: “The Yankees have […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole has been on quite a tear to open up the 2023 season. Cole was a standout performer in the Yankees’ 3-2 home win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. The veteran right-hander pitched 5.2 shutout innings, and he allowed a mere four hits in the contest. He […]

There seemed to be a little bit of gamesmanship from Toronto Blue Jays starter Alex Manoah when New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole took the mound Saturday afternoon. Just before he was set to throw the first pitch of Saturday’s matchup between the Yankees and Blue Jays, Cole was forced to step off the mound […]

It’s no secret that Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah and New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole are not the best of friends, especially after Manoah called Cole the biggest cheater in baseball history this offseason. After another spirited tussle between the AL East rivals on Friday that culminated in more heated words, Saturday […]

The New York Yankees are off to a strong start to the 2023 MLB season. With a 10-6 record, the Yankees are tied for the second-best record in the American League. Only the Tampa Bay Rays’ historic 13-0 start has kept New York out of first place in the AL East. Tampa Bay’s perfect start, […]

Minnesota Twins SP Sonny Gray is a reliable option in the rotation. Although he’s a two-time All-Star, Gray isn’t thought of as one of the best pitchers in baseball. However, he’s changing that narrative in 2023. Gray leads all of MLB in ERA with a mark of 0.53 as of this story’s publication, per FOX […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was dominant in his complete-game shutout on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins, and that start has him on a historic track when it comes to Yankees pitchers. Gerrit Cole is the first pitcher in Yankees franchise history to record a sub-1.00 ERA and at least 30 strikeouts through […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone believes that starting pitcher Gerrit Cole will one day have his name enshrined in Cooperstown. Cole bolstered his early resume for the 2023 American League Cy Young Award in the Yankees’ 2-0 home win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The Yankees hurler pitched a shutout, and he managed […]

Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees have gotten off to an impressive 7-4 start to the season. While Cole is performing the best he can on the mound, he recognizes that the Yankees have had a secret weapon spearheading their early season success. Franchy Cordero has appeared in six games for New York thus […]

New York Yankees star pitcher Gerrit Cole was impressed by the Philadelphia Phillies to say the least. The Yankees’ ace shared his honest thoughts on the Phillies following New York’s 4-2 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday, per MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. “It’s exciting, yeah,” Cole said. “(Aaron) Nola’s great, man. He’s great. The Phillies are great; […]

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole and San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb have combined to make history on Opening Day, according to Sarah Langs of MLB.com. Both Gerrit Cole and Logan Webb both struck out 10+ batters in the game, which is only the third time that has happened on Opening Day. Webb has […]

Baseball fans rejoice, we are just one day away from MLB Opening Day! A brand new season is among us but before we get started, let’s see who could potentially be the strikeout leader for this season. With that said, let’s take a look at our MLB Odds series for our 2023 regular season strikeout […]

Every year for the New York Yankees is “World Series or bust,” making it a painful 13-season stretch for MLB’s most-storied franchise. The Yankees haven’t even been back to the Fall Classic since they won the 2009 World Series. New York is a perennial playoff contender, but the team has come up short in every […]

It’s baseball time and we love to talk about elite pitching! Join us as we share our MLB odds series and make a 2023 American League Cy Young prediction and pick while detailing the odds. Here are the 2023 American League Cy Young MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: 2023 American League Cy Young […]

New York Yankees’ Gerrit Cole headlines MLB Perfect Inning 23, the latest in the authentic and licensed MLB game series, as pre-registration opens for the game today, March 9. The ultimate baseball gaming experience returns this year with MLB Perfect Inning 23. Officially licensed by the MLB and published by Com2uS Holdings, Perfect Inning 23 […]

When an athlete makes the transition to New York, it can sometimes feel like all past accolades cease to exist. It’s as if these stadiums, which are flanked by a renowned, rabid fan base, reside in their own bubble separate from every other sports franchise. New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is one such star […]

The New York Yankees did not enter the offseason in need of any starting pitching reinforcements. The Yankees’ rotation was the backbone of their success in the 2022 season, ranking fourth in all of baseball in team ERA (3.51) and fifth in total strikeouts (897). Yankees general manager Brian Cashman still decided to bolster the […]

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino has struggled with injuries throughout his career, but Gerrit Cole said that Severino looks ready for the upcoming season, via Marly Rivera of ESPN. “Sevy looks fresh, got some like ‘wild horse’ characteristics to him,” Cole said, via Rivera. “He’s got a lot of horsepower right now.” The Yankees […]

New York Yankees’ ace Gerrit Cole expressed his concern over MLB’s new bigger bases. Although part of the reason for adding bigger bases was to limit injuries, Cole believes these new bags could lead to ankle injuries for pitchers, per Marly Rivera. https://twitter.com/MarlyRiveraESPN/status/1627730824706592784 “I spoke to Cole about this. Cole told me that he was […]

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole spoke to the media after arriving for spring training, and he had a witty remark regarding last season’s defeat against the Houston Astros in the ALCS. “We got waxed,” Gerrit Cole said, via @snyyankees on Twitter. “Any time you get waxed, it doesn’t feel good – whether you’re going […]

The New York Yankees’ rotation is expected to be impressive with Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, Nestor Cortes, and Luis Severino leading the charge. Cole and Rodon are even projected to make history in 2023, per Sarah Langs. MLB Steamer projections has Cole projected for 249 strikeouts and Rodon projected for 234. Only 15 teams have had […]

The New York Yankees boast one of the most star-studded pitching rotations of all of MLB. After signing Carlos Rodon to a six-year deal in the offseason, it’s hard to argue there’s a more complete mix of starters in all of baseball. Yankees manager Aaron Boone is certainly excited for what’s to come with the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees have developed a rivalry over the past few years. Blue Jays’ budding ace Alek Manoah found himself right in the middle of it last season, when he underwent a screaming match with Yankees players. Manoah recently added more fuel to the fire when he was asked who he […]

Well that was ugly. The New York Yankees and Houston Astros appeared to be on a collision course to meet in the ALCS all season long as the top two teams in the American League. Yet when they did, the Astros embarrassed the Yankees once again, this time sweeping New York out of the playoffs […]

The New York Yankees season is on the brink after their Game 3 loss in the ALCS to the Houston Astros. Everyone on the team was searching for answers after another tough game, including starter Gerrit Cole, who fell apart in the sixth inning, allowing the Astros to build up a lead they wouldn’t ever […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone addressed the possibility of Gerrit Cole taking the mound at some point during Game 5 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians following the rainout on Monday. Boone, who revealed on Monday that Cole had expressed his willingness to pitch in Game 5, indicated that there is a possibility […]

The New York Yankees are set for Game 5 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night, with both teams looking to keep their seasons alive in the elimination showdown. Gerrit Cole had a stunning message for Aaron Boone ahead of the game after arriving at the stadium, informing the Yankees manager that […]

With their backs against the wall, the New York Yankees kept their season alive against the Cleveland Guardians. They won 4-2 in Game 4 of the ALDS thanks in large part to a strong outing from Gerrit Cole and a two-run home run from Harrison Bader. Cole delivered a great performance, racking up eight strikeouts […]

Game 2 of the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians was rained out Thursday. That has prompted questions regarding potential pitching rotations changing. On Friday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone divulged his plan for Gerrit Cole and others on the staff. Per Yankees mgr Aaron Boone, Gerrit Cole would start […]

You don’t become the recipient of a nine-year, $324 million contract without being able to deliver when it matters. With great wealth comes great responsibilities, and New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole knows that the burden he carries with regards to their World Series hopes is immense. Thankfully for him, he was able to pitch […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has been one of the most dominant starters in the entire MLB ever since his emergence with the Pittsburgh Pirates back in 2013. Such is the reason why Cole was heavily sought-after during the 2019 Hot Stove season when the Yankees won the sweepstakes for his services against the […]

Gerrit Cole understands that being the ace of the New York Yankees is no easy task. The veteran right-hander recently issued an NSFW take on leading New York’s pitching rotation, per Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. “I think it’s the hardest job in the league,” Gerrit Cole said. “I don’t think there’s a harder place […]

The New York Yankees are starting their 2022 MLB Playoff journey with an ALDS matchup against the Cleveland Guardians, who advanced to the second round of play after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees, who had the second-best record in the American League, are fresh off a first-round bye week. With the two teams […]

The New York Yankees are not playing the cat-and-mouse game that several teams have played in the early stages of the postseason. Manager Aaron Boone will have Gerrit Cole, Nestor Cortes and Luis Severino pitch the first three games of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians. Gerrit Cole will start Game 1 […]

Aaron Judge is not the only one who set a new single-season record during the second game of a doubleheader between the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers Tuesday. Gerrit Cole also smashed a Yankees franchise record, as he is now New York’s all-time single-season strikeout record-holder. Cole-Blooded, K-King. @GerritCole45 is now the Yankees […]

The New York Yankees enjoyed an 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays with some historic accomplishments. Aaron Judge hit his 61st home run, tying Roger Maris’ American League record. Gerrit Cole also tied a franchise record. Cole tied Ron Guidry on the top of the Yankees’ single-season strikeout leaderboard with 248. He made it […]