Gerrit Cole wasn’t getting away from the Yankees, not this time. Eleven years ago, Gerrit Cole was drafted by the Yankees out of high school. He was at the top of the team’s draft board with the hope they’d just secured their future ace. But the right-handed pitcher had other plans in mind, like college. Cole decided to honor his commitment to UCLA, three years later … [Read more...] about Gerrit Cole was the move the Yankees had to make
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It’s the Corey Kluber we’ve been waiting on
Corey Kluber, we've been waiting on you. The Yankees needed someone not named Gerrit Cole to step up. They needed a big-time performance from someone other than their ace. Tuesday night, in Baltimore, Kluber delivered the goods. The former Cy Young award winner has struggled to hold up his end as the No. 2 in the starting rotation. He took a step in the right direction … [Read more...] about It’s the Corey Kluber we’ve been waiting on
Mets, Yankees Should Proceed with Caution on J.T. Realmuto
The Mets and Yankees are gearing up for free agency this winter. One of the biggest names on the market, however, might not be in a hurry to pick up the phone if either team reaches out. According to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia, two-time All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto “would like to remain in Philadelphia and is not particularly keen on playing in New … [Read more...] about Mets, Yankees Should Proceed with Caution on J.T. Realmuto
Yankees are right to stick with Gerrit Cole / Kyle Higashioka battery
Gerrit Cole is pitching like the ace of the staff he’s paid to be. There’s no getting around the fact Cole has stepped up his performance since Kyle Higashioka began catching him regularly. Well, if it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Next week, all eyes will shift towards the playoffs. Less than a month ago, it didn’t look as if the Yankees would be playing into October. Two … [Read more...] about Yankees are right to stick with Gerrit Cole / Kyle Higashioka battery