Mets overpower Gerrit Cole and the Yankees with six home runs
The Yankees faced an unexpected setback in their playoff hunt on Saturday, suffering a 12-2 defeat to the Mets in The Bronx. With aspirations of securing a third consecutive playoff berth and chasing the Rays in the AL East, the Yankees watched as Gerrit Cole struggled in what might have been his worst outing since […]
Gerrit Cole of the Yankees reflects on Tommy John as a pioneer
Tributes for Tommy John by Gerrit Cole TORONTO — Gerrit Cole, who recently benefited from the surgical procedure that bears Tommy John’s name, expressed his condolences and memories of the former Yankees pitcher, who passed away at 83 on Saturday night. “One thing that stands out is how much of a pioneer he was. His […]
Gerrit Cole has a solid performance as the Yankees edge past the White Sox
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole Shines in July CHICAGO — With the arrival of July, Gerrit Cole embraced a new beginning after a tumultuous June. The Yankees’ veteran right-hander is pitching confidently as August approaches. Cole wrapped up a successful July on Tuesday, guiding the Yankees to a shutout win over the White Sox with six solid […]
Gerrit Cole’s solid performance is wasted for the Yankees
Yankees Demand Perfection from Gerrit Cole The Yankees seemingly expected nothing less than perfection from Gerrit Cole. Despite the challenge, Cole appeared capable of living up to those high standards. Pitching without their star, Aaron Judge, and against a struggling lineup, Cole dazzled by retiring the first 14 batters he faced. He pitched a season-high […]
Max Fried and Gerrit Cole duo resembles the ideal Yankees dreamt of
Yankees’ Pitching Duo Shines Despite Offensive Struggles It didn’t really matter that the Yankees’ offense felt like a mismatch, as if Hal Steinbrenner had just grabbed the random bits from a limousine’s cushions to piece together a lineup. What truly mattered was the debut of Max Fried and Gerrit Cole as a pitching duo, a […]
A single pitch dooms Gerrit Cole and the Yankees in defeat against the Dodgers.
Yankees Face Heartbreaking Loss to Dodgers Gerrit Cole had some convincing words for manager Aaron Boone, persuading him to keep Cole in the game as he took the mound in the bottom of the seventh inning on Friday night. But, as it turns out, that’s when his good fortune came to an end. After tying […]
Gerrit Cole and the Yankees win against the Twins to end their seven-game losing streak
The Yankees Bounce Back Against the Twins The Yankees appeared revitalized, showcasing a fresh energy and different results against a team they know quite well. Perhaps the lineup felt more complete, even without Aaron Judge. Trent Grisham launched a leadoff homer, marking his return from the injured list. Ryan McMahon contributed a double and experienced […]
Gerrit Cole takes charge in bold, victorious performance for the Yankees
Gerrit Cole’s Strong Return The Yankees have been navigating through a rough patch, particularly evident with key players like Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodon sidelined. After making a comeback from Tommy John surgery, Gerrit Cole was focused more on the team’s rebuilding efforts instead of his own performance metrics against Minnesota. “The screws are back,” […]
Gerrit Cole may have discovered ‘momentum’ despite a rough start with the Yankees.
BOSTON — Distinguishing Between Great and Not-So-Great Pitchers Gerrit Cole is gradually rediscovering his form after Tommy John surgery, but his performance on Saturday highlighted both the highs and lows typical of a comeback. Unfortunately for the Yankees, by the time the former Cy Young Award winner started to get back to his usual self, […]
Yankees’ hitters fall silent as Gerrit Cole faces difficulties in third consecutive defeat to Red Sox
BOSTON — Surprise! Those weren’t toothpicks the Yankees were swinging at during Saturday’s game. But honestly, it felt like they might as well have been. Their offense, well, hasn’t been effective lately. On a bright day at Fenway Park, the Yankees faced left-handed pitchers for the second game in a row and took a third […]