Nestor Cortes ‘upset’ over Yankees bullpen move despite sharp outing: ‘Now they do this’
If a disgruntled Nestor Cortes pitches like that, the Yankees will accept it. Even if it turns out to be only temporary, Cortes wasn't too happy about the Yankees moving him to the bullpen for one inning of the rotation. Still, in his first relief appearance since 2021, the left-hander pitched his best game of […]
Clarke Schmidt dazzles in return to help Yankees shut out Cubs
CHICAGO — Rotation decisions aren't getting any easier for the Yankees. For the second straight day, the starting pitcher returned from the injured list and failed to score a run. After Luis Gil pitched six innings on Friday, Clark Schmidt picked up where he left off, pitching 4 2/3 scoreless innings to help the Yankees […]
Luis Gil shines in Yankees return from IL
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, returning from the disabled list, pitched a dominant performance, allowing just one hit and no […]
WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti defends John Sterling’s Yankees return
Greg Giannotti came to John Sterling's defense. Sterling, 86, is coming out of retirement to return to the Yankees radio booth for the 2024 postseason, a decision that has drawn criticism from some, including Mike Francesa and Chris Russo. Giannotti, who co-hosts a morning show with Boomer Esiason on WFAN, the Yankees' flagship network, disputed […]
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 […]
Brian Cashman explains Yankees’ controversial Alex Verdugo-Jasson Dominguez decision
CHICAGO — For Brian Cashman, the decision sounded simple. The Yankees plan to stick with Alex Verdugo in left field with Jason Dominguez backed up at Triple-A. “It all comes down to what's best to win games,” Cashman said Friday at Wrigley Field. “That's it.” And for the Yankees, that means Verdugo. The Yankees will […]
Yankees have failed to break away — along with Orioles
CHICAGO — It's not just the Yankees. It is a source of both comfort and amazement. The Yankees are 30-38 since finishing with a major league-best record of 50-22 on June 14. But the Orioles are just 36-36 in that same span, and the Yankees have lost just four games in the AL East standings, […]
Yankees’ legendary radio voice John Sterling coming out of retirement to call postseason games: report
Legendary New York Yankees radio announcer John Sterling will come out of retirement to call the playoff games as the team seeks its 28th World Series title. The 86-year-old Sterling, who announced his retirement earlier this season, will call the games for WFAN. Athletic Reported. It seemed like a natural fit to have the iconic […]
Marcus Stroman struggles as reeling Yankees fall to Rangers again
ARLINGTON, Texas — They never had a lead, but they can't let it slip away. On a day that began with Aaron Boone announcing he would at least take on the closer role, the Yankees didn't get a chance to find out who would initially take the closer's spot after Clay Holmes missed his 11th […]
Fickle bullpens have Yankees, Mets clamoring for a savior
Manager Aaron Boone said the Yankees plan to “get creative” with the closer's role, but that Clay Holmes will now be “part of it.” The announcement came a day after Holmes failed to earn his MLB-high 11th save of the season in 40 attempts, tying him for two more than any other pitcher. It also […]