STEVE CORTES: Springfield, Ohio, Small Town America And Kamala’s Open Border
A new poll shows former President Donald Trump maintains a large lead over Vice President Kamala Harris on the border and immigration issues. In the battleground state of North Carolina, American Greatness Poll The poll, taken after the ABC News presidential debate, shows Trump holding a 3% lead among overall voters and a staggering 10% […]
Nestor Cortes returns to Yankees rotation with a flourish vs. Red Sox
Nestor Cortes returned to the Yankees starting rotation for at least one inning following a stellar relief appearance last weekend and had a strong performance. The former All-Star left-hander allowed just one run over five innings on Thursday night in the first of a four-game series against the Red Sox, helping the Yankees win 2-1 […]
Yankees’ Nestor Cortes strikes different tune on bullpen role
Nestor Cortes has returned to the starting rotation, at least for now, but added that he would be open to pitching as a relief pitcher in the postseason. The left-hander, who took the mound in place of Clark Schmidt on Saturday and pitched 4 1/3 hitless innings against the Cubs to earn the win and […]
STEVE CORTES: Kamala’s California Has Gone From Being The Golden State To Paradise Lost
For much of American history, California held an almost mythical place in the American consciousness: a land of unparalleled natural beauty, resources, and opportunities that only the American West could offer. But today the California Dream has become a nightmare, a state ruined by decades of terrible Democratic mismanagement, radical policies that have made life […]
Nestor Cortes ‘upset’ over Yankees bullpen move despite sharp outing: ‘Now they do this’
If a disgruntled Nestor Cortes pitches like that, the Yankees will accept it. Even if it turns out to be only temporary, Cortes wasn't too happy about the Yankees moving him to the bullpen for one inning of the rotation. Still, in his first relief appearance since 2021, the left-hander pitched his best game of […]
STEVE CORTES: Kamala Harris Backs Reparation Payments — Voters In This Swing State Disagree
New battleground poll finds Arizona voters in key state Not supported Race-based reparations payments, supported by Vice President Kamala Harris. As a senator, Harris Co-sponsored bills Establish a reparations commission to explore race-based equitable policies, including direct payments to Black Americans. Currently, Vice President Harris continues to support divisive and unjust reparations that would punish […]
Nestor Cortes pitches seven-inning scoreless gem in Yankees’ win
CHICAGO — Nestor Cortez’s season got a much-needed boost in Chicago. The left-hander, who had a 7.67 ERA in his six starts, delivered the performance he and the Yankees desperately needed. Cortes pitched seven scoreless innings, striking out nine batters (tying his season high), walking no batters and allowing just three hits in 104 pitches. […]
Nestor Cortes’ struggles continue in soggy Yankees loss to Angels
The Yankees were in good form heading into their series against the Angels, but it wasn’t just the rain that dampened their momentum. Nothing stops momentum like poor pitching. The Yankees suffered further hardship on Thursday as Nestor Cortez extended his recent rough start with a 9-4 loss to the Angels on a rainy, miserable […]
Yankees could deal Nestor Cortes at MLB trade deadline
PHILADELPHIA — The Yankees are clearly buyers at the trade deadline, but they also can’t rule out selling at least one major league player in order to acquire more talent. The Yankees have plenty of balls to throw ahead of Tuesday’s 6 p.m. deadline, with Nestor Cortes’ name coming up in trade talks, Jon Heyman […]
Yankees starter Nestor Cortes rankled by fifth-inning yanking in Boston
BOSTON — Aaron Boone was sure he wanted to see his bullpen take control in a game where Nestor Cortez was struggling. Cortez was sure he didn’t want to see his manager walk to the mound. Cortes was not happy about being removed in the fifth inning of Friday’s 9-7 loss to the Red Sox […]