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 […]
Nestor Cortes’ magic at Yankee Stadium runs out in ugly outing
Nestor Cortez’s hometown magic came crashing down in a brutal 9-1 loss to the Rays on Saturday in the Bronx. The Yankees left-hander, who normally thrives at home, was uncharacteristically weak on the stadium mound, allowing six runs, eight hits (three of which were home runs) and two walks. “It’s tough,” Cortez said. “I was […]
Nestor Cortes blasts everyone who ‘talks down’ on strugglingYankees
Nestor Cortez is furious at Yankees critics. The left-handed starting pitcher appeared at the X during Tuesday night’s All-Star Game and spoke out against those who have anything bad to say about the Bronx Bombers. “Everybody talks down to the Yankees, but they want to be us. It’s a privilege to wear pinstripes. We compete […]
Colombia’s Nestor Lorenzo rips Shakira halftime show for Copa America final
Not everyone is excited about Shakira’s concert. The legendary singer is set to perform the halftime show at the 2024 Copa America final at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday night. Shakira’s native Colombia will face Argentina, the reigning Copa America and World Cup champions. Nestor Lorenzo led Colombia to the 2024 Copa America final. […]
Nestor Cortes’ latest home gem wasted by Yankees
Nestor Cortez seems to be active locally. Friday night’s series opener at Yankee Stadium ended in disaster with a 5-3 loss to the Red Sox in the 10th inning, but it was a solid performance from the Yankees’ starting pitchers. Cortes pitched six innings, allowing just three hits (one of which was a solo home […]
Yankees’ Nestor Cortes picks up another home win in solid outing
With Nestor Cortez pitching at home, the Yankees would have acquired a lights-out version of the southpaw. They should bottle whatever’s in the air in the Bronx and bring it on tour. Cortes pitched five scoreless innings in Wednesday night’s Yankees-Mariners game at the stadium. The Yankees defeated the Mariners 7-3, with Nestor Cortez pitching […]
Yankees’ Nestor Cortes tosses gem after controversial illegal pitch
After Nestor Cortez was called for illegal pitching, the rest of his pitching could only be described as terrible. Cortez retired the last eight batters he faced to lead the Yankees to victory Friday night, as Aaron stormed out of the dugout to take up defense midway through a seventh-inning gem. He was unfazed by […]
Two big Rays bats torment Nestor Cortes, bullpen in Yankees loss
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Before Saturday’s game, Aaron Boone, while discussing Gleyber Torres’ early-season struggles, noted that several good Rays hitters got off to slow starts as well. Two of the most notable hitters, Yandy Diaz and Randy Arozarena, spent the next few hours working with the Yankees. Diaz and Arozarena both hit home runs […]
Nestor Cortes praises Yankees fans as home dominance continues
There are two versions of Nestor Cortés. An unstable version on the road and a brilliant version at home. On the road, Cortez allowed more hits (26) than innings pitched (20) and posted an impressive 6.75 ERA. At home, he pitched seven innings in all four games, allowing just 16 hits (four extra base hits) […]
Juan Soto’s double, Nestor Cortes’ gem give Yankees sweep of Tigers
There was a rally late Friday night. On Saturday, the offense exploded from the beginning. And he had a strong performance against the Elite Aces on Sunday. The Yankees entered the weekend struggling after a humiliating series loss to the rival Orioles, but were on a roll, led by a previously dormant offensive line that […]