Latest Gerrit Cole News

Yanks ace Gerrit Cole gives up right to opt out, stays with New York rather than become free agent

Nov. 04, 2024 22:26 PM EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Gerrit Cole gave up his opt-out right on Monday and will remain with the New York Yankees under a contract that runs through 2028 rather than become a free agent. New York's ace initially exercised his right to terminate the $324 million, nine-year deal, which...

Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with Yankees

Nov. 04, 2024 20:14 PM EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames were among 13 free agents who received $21.05 million qualifying offers on Monday. Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman and Max Fried also were given the one-year offer before Monday's deadline. Players have until 4 p.m. EST on Nov....

Royals sign RHP Michael Wacha to 3-year, $51 million deal with option for 2028, AP source says

Nov. 03, 2024 23:52 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals are bringing back right-hander Michael Wacha on a three-year, $51 million contract that includes a club option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press on Sunday. Wacha could earn up to $72 million over four...

Reliever Lou Trivino's $5 million team option declined by New York Yankees

Nov. 03, 2024 18:01 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Lou Trivino's $5 million club option was declined Sunday by the New York Yankees, making the right-hander a free agent after he missed his second straight big league season following an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery. New York previously exercised its...

Cole exercises opt out but Yankees can keep him by adding 2029 salary, Rizzo option declined

Nov. 02, 2024 16:05 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole exercised his opt out from his New York Yankees contract, giving the team two days to void the opt out by adding a $36 million salary for 2029, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. Three days after the Yankees lost the World...

Dodgers win World Series in 5 games, overcome 5-run deficit with help of errors to beat Yankees 7-6

Oct. 31, 2024 08:10 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — You gotta hand it to Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. And not just because the Yankees certainly did. When New York let LA back into World Series Game 5, the Dodgers did what they’ve done all year — kept on going. ...

Yankees blow 5-run lead with epic defensive meltdown as Dodgers rally to clinch World Series

Oct. 31, 2024 05:38 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Just when it appeared Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees were right back in this World Series, they all but gave away the trophy. An epic meltdown of defensive miscues, beginning with Judge's embarrassing error in center field, helped the Los Angeles Dodgers rally...

World Series: Freddie Freeman wins MVP award after tying record with 12 RBIs for Dodgers

Oct. 31, 2024 01:53 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — When the World Series started, it was hard to figure what Freddie Freeman would be able to provide for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He left no doubt about the MVP winner. Freeman broke records by homering in the first four games and matched a Fall...

Volpe slam sparks comeback after Freeman homer, Yanks beat Dodgers 11-4 to force World Series Game 5

Oct. 30, 2024 01:17 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen years after little Anthony Volpe watched the Yankees parade with the World Series trophy, he saved their season and kept alive hopes for an improbable title. New York had moved closer to getting swept in the World Series when Freddie Freeman hit another...

Aaron Boone's watches tell time -- and who's pitching for the Yankees each day

Oct. 27, 2024 08:11 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Boone carries his rotation on his wrist. The New York Yankees manager wears a blue watch band when Gerrit Cole takes the mound, which Boone calls his nicest. He switches to yellow for Carlos Rodón, Army green for Clarke Schmidt and teal for Luis Gil. ...