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There are few starting pitchers in MLB that are consistently healthy, high end performers. The New York Yankees have one of them leading their rotation in Gerrit Cole. There are others with the potential of a top-of-the-rotation pitcher, but for one or even several reasons, they don’t find the consistency to do so. Organizations love […] READ MORE
The uncertainty of the New York Yankees‘ starting rotation is clear. Gerrit Cole brought stability to the top in 2020, and he will do so again in 2021. After that, they are relying on youth and risk to carry them to the World Series. Among the handful of names that are expected to fill out […] READ MORE
According to reports Friday night, two-time Cy Young award winner Corey Kluber will sign with the New York Yankees, pending a physical. Kluber pitched briefly for the Texas Rangers in 2020 before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. 2019 and 2020 were filled with injuries for Kluber, who made a total of eight starts, pitching 36 […] READ MORE
In the latest Corey Kluber news, the free agent held a workout Tuesday to showcase his progress to interested teams. Approximately 60 scouts from 25 different teams appeared to watch Kluber, who is entering his age-35 season, throw 30 pitches at the Cressey Sports Performance facility in Florida. The general consensus is that Kluber impressed […] READ MORE
Every year since 1992, MLB and the MLBPA have held the Rookie Development Program geared towards the growth of younger players. This program’s objective is to help up-and-coming prospects avoid certain pitfalls that could derail their careers. One participant, a rookie by definition but at least five or six years the superior of some attendees, […] READ MORE
While their attention remains focused on the negotiations with DJ LeMahieu, the New York Yankees bullpen remains untouched. Relief pitching dominance has been intertwined in their identity for the past several seasons. Still, the relief pitching, like the rest of the roster, had a series of highs and lows throughout 2020. Tommy Kahnle’s absence was […] READ MORE
The deadline to sign star Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano is January 7th. Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reported Sunday that the Yomiuri Giants ace has has a contract to return to the Giants on the table. Although it is possible that Sugano takes that deal, reportedly a four-year contract with several opt outs, he has […] READ MORE
No team that goes all in for a championship wants to feel the disappointment of unmatched expectations in October. For four consecutive years, the New York Yankees have felt that pain, losing to three AL rivals in that span. Their championship window is still open, and general manager Brian Cashman plans to run with a […] READ MORE
For four consecutive years, the New York Yankees have been eliminated from the postseason by the eventual AL pennant winner. Although there has been some turnover, the primary core has remained in tact. The addition of Gerrit Cole to the roster wound up not being the move to push them over the top. While addressing […] READ MORE
One year ago, the New York Yankees successfully signed Gerrit Cole after going all in to bring the star starting pitcher to the Bronx. His presence gave the team a bona fide ace, and they hoped he was the missing piece to anchor their starting rotation on route to a World Series championship. Despite some […] READ MORE