Nestor Cortes returns to Yankees rotation with a flourish vs. Red Sox
Nestor Cortes returned to the Yankees starting rotation for at least one inning following a stellar relief appearance last weekend and had a strong performance. The former All-Star left-hander allowed just one run over five innings on Thursday night in the first of a four-game series against the Red Sox, helping the Yankees win 2-1 […]
Paul Blackburn’s Mets return will lead to rotation decisions
Paul Blackburn is expected to return to the Mets' starting rotation on Monday, but it has yet to be determined where his replacement will be assigned. Manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday refrained from naming who will join Blackburn as Toronto's starter on Tuesday. Tyler Megill, who made two starts for Blackburn while on injured reserve, […]
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 […]
Carlos Rodon making case for spot in Yankees’ playoff rotation
Isn’t it kind of interesting that Marcus Stroman might not be good enough to be one of the Yankees’ four playoff starters? If you recall, that was the crux of the argument between Brian Cashman and Stroman when the Yankees failed to acquire the right-handed pitcher at the trade deadline in 2019. The Yankees GM […]
Yankees’ turnaround not complete as starting rotation struggles continue
The Yankees have largely bounced back from their summer slump and are beginning to regain their momentum, taking a seat at the helm on Friday in a tie with the Orioles for first place in the American League East. But their rotation remains neutral. The Yankees’ starting pitching, one of the biggest reasons for their […]
How Mets address thin rotation at MLB trade deadline looms large
In the weeks leading up to the trade deadline, the Mets have been working to bolster their bullpen and bench. The big question remaining before Tuesday’s 6 p.m. signing deadline may be whether the team will strengthen its starting rotation. Just a week ago, the Mets looked like they had it all in that department, […]
Jose Butto saves Mets’ bullpen in possible rotation preparation
The bullpen door opened and a surprise occurred. That was Mets relief pitcher Jose Butt. But why now? The Mets held a 10-point lead. Jose Butt has been a valuable addition to the Mets relief corps. USA Today Sports It was a strange situation for Carlos Mendoza to use one of his most trusted pitchers. […]
Yankees must make major rotation move despite sky-high price
The Yankees are one of six teams in talks to acquire two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, but the Giants have told teams they don’t want to pay Snell’s $30 million player option for 2025. The Yankees inquired about White Sox ace Garrett Crochette but were told, at least initially, that they were “not […]
Tylor Megill’s Mets rotation future uncertain after Kodai Senga’s injury
Despite Kodai Senga’s sudden injury in his season debut on Friday, this could be a one-year season for Tyler Megill. Senga left the game in the top of the sixth inning after straining his left calf while trying to avoid an infield popup. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he plans to revert to a five-man […]