Yankees’ Gleyber Torres continues hot spring with two more hits
Notable items from Friday’s Yankees game against the Grapefruit League: gray bar day Gleyber Torres’ strong performance at the plate continues, with the second baseman showing 2-for-2 hits in a 6-2 loss to the Pirates at Steinbrenner Field. Gleyber Torres smiles and receives congratulations from his teammates after hitting a solo home run during the […]
Yankees relieved Gerrit Cole doesn’t need surgery
TAMPA — Gerrit Cole flew from Los Angeles to Tampa on Friday, according to information from the Yankees, and the team didn’t want to talk publicly about the ace until they spoke to Cole in person. Cole is scheduled to enter the Yankees’ facility on Saturday. However, after Dr. Neal El-Attrache’s initial diagnosis determined that […]
Gerrit Cole can avoid Tommy John surgery in Yankees’ sigh of relief
Over the past few days, Aaron Boone has acknowledged the gravity of this moment multiple times. “Gerrit Cole,” the Yankees manager said twice, and no further explanation was necessary. The nightmare of spring is almost over, but Gerrit Cole is still expected to be the team’s ace this season. After Cole visited Dr. Neal El-Atrash […]
Yankees new outfielder Oscar Gonzalez throws two runners out at home
Notable items from Thursday’s Yankees’ Grapefruit League game: oscar winners Outfielder Oscar Gonzalez, acquired from the Guardians, had two runners on through the first three innings at home. Two strikes, the first of two innings when Mark Canha tried his hand and one later when Spencer Torkelson tried to make a tag from third base, […]
Jonathan Loaisiga could be new Yankees’ Michael King of bullpen
It appears the Yankees have at least found their first successor to Michael King. Jonathan Loaisiga said he has talked with the Yankees about pitching multiple innings with a few days of rest in between. King excelled at the job before becoming a starter (and then being traded to the Padres). Loaisiga, who made his […]
Alex Cora on how he thinks Alex Verdugo will fare with Yankees
TAMPA — Alex Verdugo and former Red Sox manager Alex Cora reunited Wednesday at Steinbrenner Field after the Yankees’ new outfielder knocked Cora out after his trade to the Bronx in December. At the time, Verdugo said he was looking forward to playing for Yankees manager Aaron Boone. [Boone] He has his players’ backs. You […]
Yankees’ Carlos Rodon looks good after Gerrit Cole injury news
TAMPA — The Yankees can hardly afford to rely on Carlos Rodon to perform again this season, with ace Gerrit Cole sidelined for at least a month or two, if not more, with an elbow injury. It is even truer because of this. So Rodon’s encouraging pitching in the fourth inning against the Red Sox […]
Aaron Judge ‘penciled in’ to return to Yankees’ lineup on Saturday
TAMPA — No specific end date has been set for ace Gerrit Cole Watch as he undergoes further testing on his pitching elbow. The Yankees hope to end Aaron Judge Watch on Saturday. Manager Aaron Boone said it is “determined” that Judge will return to the batting lineup and center field when the Yankees face […]
Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo stays hot as spring hitting streak hits seven
Notes from Wednesday’s Yankees spring training in Dunedin, Florida: No one can beat Liz Anthony Rizzo had three hits in the 9-4 loss to the Red Sox, extending his Grapefruit League hitting streak to seven games. He has 11 hits in 18 at bats this spring. Anthony Rizzo celebrated with three hits on Wednesday. USA […]
Gerrit Cole spotted at LAX as injured Yankees ace visits surgeon
This was the first time that Gerrit Cole’s appearance has attracted attention since the paper reported that the Yankees ace would be out for at least one to two months. The current AL Cy Young Award winner was photographed at LAX on Wednesday. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is seen at LAX, but his right elbow […]