Yankees ready to deploy their Luis Gil advantage in Game 4
CLEVELAND — Lewis Gil spent most of the season as one of the top right-handed starters in the majors. He has spent nearly three weeks as a spectator, making his last appearance on September 28th. Gill will return to action on Friday and is scheduled to start Game 4 of the ALCS against the Guardians. […]
Luis Gil shines in Yankees return from IL
CHICAGO — Here's why it might be tough to fit Luis Gil into the bullpen. The Yankees could use him as a closer, but when their right-handed pitchers are thriving, he becomes one of the Yankees' most valuable starters. Gill, returning from the disabled list, pitched a dominant performance, allowing just one hit and no […]
Luis Gil silences Cubs in strong return to Yankees rotation
CHICAGO — Here's why it might be tough to fit Luis Gil into the bullpen. The Yankees could use him as a closer, but when their right-handed pitchers are thriving, he becomes one of the Yankees' most valuable starters. Gill returned from the disabled list and pitched a dominant performance, allowing only one hit and […]
Yankees flooded in rotation decisions with Luis Gil, Clarke Schmidt on the way, Gerrit Cole injury wrinkle
ARLINGTON, Texas — Baseball has a way of working itself out. Not long ago, manager Aaron Boone was frequently fielding questions about Gerrit Cole before he returned from injured reserve in June. Most of it had to do with what the Yankees would do with the opening for Cole in their full rotation, but Clark […]
Luis Gil earns win for Yankees as slider adjustment pays off
BALTIMORE — Just in time for the All-Star break, Luis Gil is pitching like an All-Star again. The right-hander started the season with an impressive 14-game stretch before a three-game stretch that was bad enough to cost him a spot in the Midsummer Classic in Texas this week, but he closed out the first half […]
Luis Gil delivers ‘very encouraging’ Yankees start vs. Red Sox
Luis Gil’s dominance is back, albeit in a new form. The Yankees right-hander has produced the results that made him an ace, even if his form has begun to change, and the Yankees are hoping Gil can get back on track. The 26-year-old pitched his best game in a month on Sunday night, allowing just […]
Yankees giving Luis Gil another start to sort struggles out
Over the course of three starts, Luis Gil went from being a candidate for the American League All-Star Game to being questioned about whether he would remain in the Yankees’ starting rotation. While he obviously won’t be a starter in this month’s All-Star Game in Texas, manager Aaron Boone confirmed Wednesday that the 26-year-old will […]
Luis Gil getting chance to shake off Yankees struggles vs. Reds
Just over two weeks ago, Luis Gil was posting a 2.03 ERA and was on the radar as a candidate heading into the All-Star Game later this month in Arlington, Texas. Then, against the Orioles, the right-hander suffered a major blunder, giving up seven runs while striking out just four batters. And rather than calm […]
Yankees need DJ LeMahieu and Gleyber Torres to have their Luis Gil moment
Luis Gil starts the final game of the two-game Subway Series on Wednesday night, but if he overturns the worst start of his career last week with another poor performance and continues to do so for the remainder of this season, he will have done his job for 2024. The Yankees had to get through […]
Luis Gil breaks down sudden Yankees stardom: ‘Inevitable’
Yankees breakout pitcher Luis Gil answers questions through translator Marlon Abreu with Washington Post columnist Steve Selby. Q: What’s it like being a star in New York? A: Star, that’s a heavy word. We’ve developed really, really, really talented players. I don’t consider myself a star. I’m just here doing my job and trying to […]