Latest Gerrit Cole News

Corbin Burnes and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $210 million, 6-year deal, AP source says

Dec. 28, 2024 02:36 AM EST

PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $210 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press late Friday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a...

Max Fried's first thought on how to spend his Yankees fortune was his 3-year-old mutt, Apollo

Dec. 18, 2024 15:38 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Max Fried thought about the dog days when asked how he'll spend his fortune. No, not those hot, humid summer afternoons but rather time with Apollo, his 3-year-old mutt. "I think the first thing that kind of popped into my mind was probably just like...

Left-hander Max Fried and Yankees finalize $218 million, 8-year contract

Dec. 17, 2024 11:36 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Left-hander Max Fried and the New York Yankees finalized a $218 million, eight-year contract on Tuesday. The deal was agreed to last week at the winter meetings after the Yankees lost outfielder Juan Soto to the rival Mets. Fried’s deal is the...

Yankees get closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin

Dec. 13, 2024 17:42 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — After acquiring Juan Soto for a one-year rental and failing to keep him as a free agent, the New York Yankees are taking the same chance with Devin Williams. New York acquired the All-Star closer from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield...

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says

Dec. 11, 2024 16:15 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — The New York Yankees hope Max Fried pitches like he did in 2021 — when he won the World Series clincher for the Atlanta Braves. Two days after the Yankees lost Juan Soto to the rival Mets, Fried agreed Tuesday to join the pinstripes with a $218 million, eight-year...

Brent Strom hired as Pittsburgh Pirates assistant pitching coach

Dec. 05, 2024 14:24 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brent Strom didn't want his lengthy coaching career to end on a sour note after Arizona dismissed the longtime pitching guru in October. A chance to write a happier ending awaits in Pittsburgh. The Pirates hired Strom as assistant pitching coach on...

Gold Glove shortstop Brandon Crawford announces retirement after 14 major league seasons

Nov. 27, 2024 23:32 PM EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brandon Crawford is retiring after 14 major league seasons, all but one of those played with his hometown San Francisco Giants as a slick-fielding shortstop and fan favorite. A four-time Gold Glove winner and three-time All-Star, the veteran infielder announced...

Steinbrenner wants his relationship with Soto to be similar to how he gets along with Judge and Cole

Nov. 20, 2024 14:46 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Hal Steinbrenner wants his relationship with Juan Soto to be similar to his friendship with Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole, and the New York Yankees owner emphasized the team's commitment to continually improve its roster if the star free-agent outfielder stays in the Bronx. ...

Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Yankees pitcher Luis Gil win Rookie of the Year awards

Nov. 18, 2024 22:14 PM EST

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates was the heralded fireballer who equaled the hype, to the point he started the All-Star Game just two months after making his big league debut. Luis Gil was an afterthought for the New York Yankees, earning a spot in their rotation only when ace...

Yankees manager Aaron Boone bothered a little by criticism of defense after World Series meltdown

Nov. 11, 2024 12:44 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone is bothered a little by criticism of his team's defense from Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly and defended New York's fielding following a World Series of mistakes and mental errors. “It’s a story that blew up too much and...