Yankees’ Nestor Cortes continues trend of strong outings
Considering the Yankees’ batting lineup, Nestor Cortez couldn’t afford a bad inning. But what’s next for Nestor Cortez suggests he should have some less frustrating nights this season. Cortez was strong again in Thursday’s 3-1 loss to the Athletics in the Bronx, continuing his trend of getting good work out of the Yankees’ rotation despite […]
Yankees’ Nestor Cortes throws gem in start reminiscent of 2022
Before the last game against the Guardians, Nestor Cortes had a close encounter. The left-handed pitcher’s moment of rediscovering All-Star success starting in 2022 was a mix of good and bad. Eight shutout innings against the Marlins. Nestor Cortez pitched well against the Rays. Robert Szabo of the New York Post He continued to strike […]
Nestor Cortes Jr.’s Absurd Psyche-Out Wind-Up Should Be Illegal
Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortez Jr. displayed an outrageous pitching windup during Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. In this unconventional move, he raised his right leg and then faked a plant-and-throw, pretending to pump and throw, and not actually firing the ball for an additional second or two after the pretend. Nester lol pic.twitter.com/mLH7CAxUS9 — […]
Yankees unsure if Austin Wells will get Opening Day start opposite Nestor Cortes
Featured items from the Yankees’ Grapefruit League game on Thursday. Wells & Good Austin Wells continued to swing his bat well toward the end of camp, going 2-for-2 with a double, a walk, and an RBI. It’s also worth noting that Nestor Cortez was picked up for the final start before Opening Day, but since […]
Yankees’ Nestor Cortes clears final tune-up ahead of Opening Day start
NORTH PORT, Fla. — When Yankees pitchers and catchers officially reported to spring training on Feb. 14, Nestor Cortez had only recently cleared a key mental hurdle to overcome shoulder issues in 2023. was. Still, early camp outings usually include some kind of disclaimer that you need to make sure you’re feeling good the next […]
Nestor Cortes feels good after Yankees spring outing
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Nestor Cortez didn’t blame the cleats, but he also didn’t give them the credit. After Saturday’s statistically disappointing but physically encouraging spring outing, Cortez wore the spikes he was wearing (jean spikes made of denim and emblazoned with the Nike Swoosh). announced that he would retire. “I’m trying to add a […]
Nestor Cortes’ shoulder felt ‘best it’s ever been’ in promising Yankees outing
TAMPA — Nestor Cortez felt like himself again Sunday, and he looked the same, tricks and all. As an indicator of how strong his shoulder feels, Cortez worked hard in his four innings against the Tigers, increasing his pitch count to 54 while mixing in some hesitation throws and a lower-arm slot. . The Yankees […]
Yankees’ Nestor Cortes feels shoulder issue is ‘behind him’ after spring debut
TAMPA — The days after Nestor Cortez goes out this spring will always be the most important. So it will be interesting to see how the Yankees left-handed pitcher feels Tuesday and in the following days as he begins preparing for his next turn in the rotation. But Cortez, who made his Grapefruit League debut […]
Mets’ Nate Lavender, inspired by Nestor Cortes, strikes out side
PORT STREET SEA — Carlos Mendoza has heard “a lot” about Nate Lavender since he was named manager of the Mets. Nate Lavender is a young left-hander who has intrigued the club. It took one game and three batters for Lavender to justify its buzz. The Mets’ young relief pitcher faced three batters in Saturday’s […]
Nestor Cortes strikes out Yankees’ Juan Soto three times
TAMPA — Nestor Cortez got the lineup Monday night to play against during Tuesday afternoon’s live batting practice, but immediately faced a difficult task. The left-handed pitcher has gotten some hints about what opposing pitchers are feeling this season when facing a Yankees lineup that features back-to-back hitters Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. Cortez also […]