Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Returning From Tommy John Surgery On Friday Against Rays

Gerrit Cole is scheduled to return from Tommy John surgery Friday night and make his season debut for the New York Yankees against Tampa Bay. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced the plan Tuesday before his team’s game against Toronto. Cole, the 2023 AL Cy Young Award winner, hasn’t pitched in the major leagues since October … Read more

4 Takeaways From The Subway Series: Mets Stun Yankees In Drama-Filled Weekend

CITI FIELD (New York) – The Mets entered the Subway Series red-hot, on the heels of sweeping the Detroit Tigers at home. Meanwhile, the Yankees slumped into the weekend having lost five of their last six games. It was a scenario that, just a few weeks ago, would have seemed preposterous. The tables had turned, … Read more

MLB Roundtable: Who’ll Win Subway Series? White Sox A Playoff Contender?

The MLB weekend slate gives us some geographic rivalries and some intriguing matches, including the season’s first Subway Series. While the Yankees are hopping onto the 7 to face the Mets, the Cubs are taking the Red Line to the South Side to face their Windy City counterparts.  Let’s take a look at some of … Read more

Cody Bellinger’s 2 Homers, 4 RBIs Power Yankees to 12th Win in 14 Games

Cody Bellinger went 4 for 4 with two homers and four RBIs, leading the New York Yankees over the Baltimore Orioles 9-4 on Saturday for their 12th win in 14 games. Bellinger hit a pair of solo homers on sliders, putting the Yankees ahead in the second off Kyle Bradish (1-4) and boosting the lead … Read more

Year of the Rookie? Early Strugglers? Ten Things We’ve Learned So Far MLB Season

To no one’s surprise, the Dodgers are out to a commanding lead in the NL West, and the Yankees look well on their way to being one of the top American League contenders.  However, no one would have expected the Mariners, Red Sox, Tigers and Cubs to all be in at least a share of … Read more

MLB on FOX’s Saturday Slate Preview: Yankees-Giants, Twins-Orioles, Royals-Braves

It’s still too early to see how teams are shaping up, but the first Saturday of the MLB season always feels a bit special.   We’re answering the big questions ahead of Saturday’s MLB on FOX slate, including the Yankees eyeing a sweep of a Giants team that still hasn’t scored a run:  1. Did … Read more

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole Throws 96.9 mph in 1st Session vs. Hitters Since Tommy John Surgery

Gerrit Cole reached 96.9 mph in his first session against hitters since the New York Yankees ace underwent Tommy John elbow surgery last March. The right-hander threw about 20 pitches of batting practice Friday, facing Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge and Jasson Dominguez at the Yankees’ spring training facility. He threw his first bullpen session a … Read more

Biggest Winners and Losers of the MLB Offseason

The two-time defending champions again made the ultimate splash(es) this offseason, while some other top teams kept us guessing for the majority of the cold season. Meanwhile, a surprising number of would-be contenders appear content with mediocrity.  Outside any last-minute developments, the time for your favorite team to make vital moves is in the rearview … Read more