Tom Cole easily defeats House challenge in Oklahoma
Incumbent Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) easily avoided a runoff in Oklahoma after defeating a crowded field of GOP candidates, including a wealthy self-funder vying for his House seat. Cole, who chairs the powerful Appropriations Committee in the House, received 67% of the vote with 25% of ballots counted when the primary was called. Meanwhile, insurance […]
Gerrit Cole feels on cusp of potential Yankees return
BOSTON — Gerrit Cole strode confidently into Fenway Park’s cramped visitors’ clubhouse Saturday afternoon, a big smile on his face. He insisted it wasn’t because he knew his next start would be against the Yankees, having successfully completed his third rehab start on Friday night in Rochester. “We had some mechanical issues with the plane […]
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole dominates with 10 strikeouts in rehab start
BOSTON — Gerrit Cole whiffed repeatedly on Friday night in Rochester. The next time he takes the mound could be in the Bronx. Making his third rehab start since returning from elbow neuritis, Cole struck out 10 batters while allowing just two hits and one earned run over 4 1/3 innings for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Cole […]
Gerrit Cole pounds strike zone in second Yankees rehab start
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Gerrit Cole pounded the strike zone in his second rehab start. The Yankees ace took the mound after four days of rest against the same Double-A hitters he faced in his rehab start earlier this week, pitching 4 2/3 innings against the Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark, throwing 44 of his […]
Gerrit Cole rehab assignment set as injury return gets closer
SAN FRANCISCO — Gerrit Cole is in the minor leagues, but he’s ready to play. Cole will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset starting Tuesday, manager Aaron Boone announced Sunday, moving the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner one step closer to a possible return to the Yankees by the end of June. Boone […]
Who needs Gerrit Cole when the Yankees have Luis Gil?
Expectations are always relative, but one thing that remains constant in baseball is that expectations are sky high. New York YankeesWith that in mind, last season was about the worst season for the franchise as they finished 82-80 and looked nearly moribund at the end of last season. Combine that with the fact that there […]
How Yankees starters have thrived without Gerrit Cole
ANAHEIM, Calif. — It’s no good just holding the fort. The Yankees’ starting rotation has been dominant in the absence of Gerrit Cole, a role that has played a key role in the team’s recent success, and now they’re on the offensive. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Yankees starting pitchers have pitched at least […]
Gerrit Cole expected to face live batters Tuesday in ‘important’ step
Gerrit Cole is scheduled to face a batter on Tuesday for the first time since early March. The Yankees ace will try to overcome another hurdle to get healthy again. This is usually a major step prior to minor league rehab assignments. Aaron Boone said it will be “important” to face live batters again. Gerrit […]
Gerrit Cole increases pitch count in latest bullpen in encouraging sign
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Patiently, carefully and with encouragement, Gerrit Cole’s growth continues. On Saturday at Tropicana Field, the Yankees ace threw 29 pitches, 13 of them breaking balls, in his third bullpen session since being suspended in March due to nerve inflammation and swelling in his right elbow. After throwing 15 pitches (all fastballs) […]
Gerrit Cole pulling for Paul Skenes as No. 1 pick awaits call-up
Gerrit Cole was selected No. 1 overall in the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft after three seasons in college. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates and made his debut at age 22, midway through his second full professional season. Paul Skeens is on a similar path, but not the same. Paul Skeens may be called […]