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Gerrit Cole could be ready to rejoin New York rotation, though Yankees not ready to commit
BOSTON (AP) — Gerrit Cole could be ready to rejoin the New York Yankees rotation after three minor league rehab starts, though the team isn't yet ready to commit to his return. “I’m obviously feeling good today,” the AL Cy Young Award winner said Saturday at Fenway Park, a...
Gerrit Cole strikes out 10 in Triple-A rehab start and could return to Yankees next week
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole struck out 10 batters in a Triple-A game Friday night, perhaps the final hurdle before he returns from an elbow injury and joins New York’s rotation for the first time this season. “We’ve got to make that decision in the next 24,...
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitches 4 2/3 innings in 2nd minor league rehab start
NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole pitched 4 2/3 innings of one-run ball on Sunday in his second start for Double-A Somerset, another step toward returning to the New York Yankees’ rotation. The 33-year-old Cole allowed two hits, struck out four and walked one against Hartford, retiring...
Mitch Keller wins his 6th straight start and Oneil Cruz homers again as Pirates blank Twins 3-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Keller pitched six scoreless innings to win his sixth straight start, Oneil Cruz homered for a second consecutive game and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-0 on Friday night. Keller (8-3) scattered seven hits while striking eight and...
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to make second injury rehabilitation start for Double-A Somerset on Sunday
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is scheduled to make a second minor league injury rehabilitation start for Double-A Somerset on Sunday, remaining on track for a possible return to the New York rotation in mid-to-late June. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner threw 45...
Cole to make at least 2 more minor league starts, on track for possible Yankees' return in June
NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole is likely to make at least two more minor league rehabilitation starts, putting the AL Young Award winner on track for a possible return to the New York Yankees' rotation in mid-to-late June. Cole said he felt fine a day after his first rehab outing, a...
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole throws 3 1/3 shutout innings in first rehab start at Double-A
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched 3 1/3 shutout innings Tuesday night for Double-A Somerset in his first minor league rehab start since being sidelined in spring training by a right elbow injury. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner struck out five of the 11 batters...
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to begin rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Somerset. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner has been sidelined since spring training with a right elbow injury. There's no specific timetable yet...
15 and counting: Yankees' starting staff sets major league record limiting runs and going at least 5
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Even without last year's AL Cy Young Award winner, the New York Yankees starting staff has put together a run for the record books. With Nestor Cortes allowing only two runs in 5 1/3 innings on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels, the Yankees set a...
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is pleased with progress after 2-inning simulated game
TAMPA,Fla, (AP) — New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is pleased with his comeback progression from a right elbow injury after throwing two, 15-pitch innings in a simulated game on Saturday. Cole faced minor league hitters on Derek Jeter Field in front of his family and a large...
