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Yankees’ Gerrit Cole is a ‘motivating factor’ behind Clarke Schmidt

HOUSTON — Even if Clark Schmidt didn’t hone his pitching in the offseason, Gerrit Cole pushed himself to break through a career-high workload last season, so he’s ready to take a step forward this year. I believe that But Schmidt continued to tinker with his repertoire throughout the winter in hopes of taking his game […]

Expected Yankees’ starter Clarke Schmidt testing things out in camp

TAMPA — Clark Schmidt is guaranteed a rotation spot unless a starter like Blake Snell is delayed. That knowledge allows him to test things this spring rather than chasing results. In past years, when competing for roster and rotation spots, Schmidt needed to show promise and promising stats to show the Yankees that he should […]

Clarke Schmidt using Marcus Stroman to continue Yankees growth

JUPITER, Fla. — When Clark Schmidt arrived at spring training this season, he kept hearing similar messages from members of the Yankees’ front office. The club had signed Marcus Stroman during the offseason, and the right-hander had a similar pitching package to Schmidt, including a sinker, something other members of the Yankees’ rotation were unable […]

Clarke Schmidt blocking out Blake Snell noise: Aaron Boone

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — What Clark Schmidt lacks, he makes up for in confidence. That helped him overcome a tough start last season and transform into a reliable back-end starter. That’s why I believe he can make further strides this year. Yankees starting pitcher Clark Schmidt allowed one run in two innings in spring training […]

Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt comfortable with role

TAMPA — Years ago, Clark Schmidt arrived at spring training prepared to pitch in an as-yet-undefined role, but a spot on the roster was far from guaranteed. The right-handed pitcher has a different feeling after completing his first full season as a major league starting pitcher this spring. “Every time I come into the clubhouse, […]