Gerrit Cole’s presence a harsh reminder of the Yankees’ fine balance
On Monday, Gerrit Cole addressed reporters about his recovery, marking the first time he’s discussed his condition this regular season. Cole seemed to be in a positive frame of mind, emerging from what he described as a “dark” period since that pivotal day in March. At that time, it became clear he would require Tommy […]
Gerrit Cole’s uncertain future raises awkward Yankees what-if
There are interesting sliding door moments from 24-48 hours, if not separated, or at least not separated by Gerrit Cole. Cole opted out of the last four years and the remaining $144 million of his contract, as well as his contract. The Yankees could have prevented him from heading to a free agency by tacking […]
Brian Cashman ‘prepared for the worst’ with Gerrit Cole’s elbow injury
JUPITER, Fla. — The Yankees didn't have an official Gerrit Cole update on Sunday, but were revealing their day on Ace's status, just like yesterday. Ahead of the Yankees' spring training matchup on Sunday afternoon, general manager Brian Cashman was less optimistic about his ace. “[I’m] He told the Post and Newsday. “You'll see how […]
Playwright ‘Mistah’ Coles wins Brooklyn Community Kitchen beauty pageant
She is the king of Brooklyn. The 70-year-old playwright and self-proclaimed “Drug King” took home the crown last week at the Big Apple's first all-age, all-gender beauty contest. Dennis “Miss” Coles crowned the first “Brooklyn Community Kitchen Monarch,” an honor of wanting to share with seniors in the five wards. Dennis “Miss” Coles crowned the […]
Gerrit Cole’s Bronx return comes with more questions than ever
Tampa – Of course, it was all kunbaya. Naturally, the Yankees insist that they don't want Gerrit Cole to go anywhere. And the righteous person insisted that he never wanted to leave. They didn't expect to analyze Cole's press conference on Wednesday like Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance. These are Staid Pinstripers, after all, […]
Gerrit Cole’s postseason has been a worrying Yankees rollercoaster
Unstable, dominant, unstable. These are Gerrit Cole's three postseason starts. So far, it's been good enough for the Yankees. That streak continued Tuesday night, thanks to more strong work from the bullpen, as the Yankees defeated the Guardians 6-3 in the Bronx to take a 2-0 lead in the ALCS. But this wasn't Cole at […]
Gerrit Cole’s gem, Juan Soto’s late heroics lead Yankees to win
OAKLAND, Calif. — In Gerrit Cole's last game before Friday, he was hitless early on, then issued an intentional walk that reverberated around the world and the game ended in disaster. After a five-day wait to pitch again and plenty of uncertainty along the way, Cole finally got a chance to redeem himself — and […]
Aaron Boone takes blame after Gerrit Cole’s intentional walk to Rafael Devers
The Yankees are trying to move forward. The Red Sox are reveling in the Gerrit Cole turmoil and using it to their advantage. After Boston's eventful win on Saturday, Cole intentionally walked Rafael Devers with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the fourth inning, spurring the Red Sox to rally behind […]
Yankees’ announcer Michael Kay stunned by Gerrit Cole’s intentional walk to Rafael Devers
I can see you, but I don't believe you. Yankees announcer Michael Kay was among those perplexed by manager Gerrit Cole's controversial decision to intentionally walk Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers during Saturday's 7-1 loss. “So Devers is up to bat,” Kay began as the Boston third baseman came up to bat in the top […]