Yankees’ Carlos Rodon finds positives despite four-homer outing
TAMPA — If the results of spring training don’t mean much to veterans, the results of live batting practice could mean even more. Under that pretext, Carlos Rodon was satisfied with the mood and work he got on Friday afternoon, if not with the result. The Yankees left-hander increased his pitch count to 52 pitches […]
How Yankees’ Carlos Rodon, new pitch fared in first spring start
CLEARWATER, Fla. — It won’t take long for Carlos Rodon to have a better spring than last year, but he’s off to a good start. The Yankees left-hander only made it past one game in the Grapefruit League last spring before his injury problems began, but he appears to be off to a good start […]
Carlos Rodon the most pivotal player this off season
TAMPA — This offseason, there has been a growing consensus that the Yankees’ most central player, the player whose successes and failures are most likely to change the Yankees in either direction, positively or negatively, is Carlos Rodon. This would be like deciding based on his 2023 that keeping Mitchell Robinson healthy and productive is […]
Yankees’ Carlos Rodon thinks he has key to rediscovering talent
TAMPA — Carlos Rodon’s body received a lot of attention early in spring training after he reported to camp feeling noticeably better. But the Yankees left-handed pitcher isn’t just looking better, he’s also getting better, especially with the way he moves on the mound, and that could be one of the keys to unlocking his […]
Yankees’ Carlos Rodon, Nestor Cortes reported early to spring training
Carlos Rodon and Nestor Cortés have a head start as they look to turn around a tough 2023 season. Brian Cashman said Thursday that both left-handers reported early to the Yankees' spring training facility in Tampa, and their performance so far is part of the reason the GM is excited about the state of the […]
Yankees’ Carlos Rodon facing pressure to reach ceiling
Some of his teammates are playing their first year in the Bronx, and others are playing their final year before free agency. But no player may be facing more pressure than Carlos Rodon. This time last year, the Yankees were optimistic that newly signed Rodon would serve as a strong No. 2 to Gerrit Cole […]