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Should the Yankees Be Worried About Gerrit Cole After Last 2 Starts?

The New York Yankees may have to answer a question they never thought would need to be asked. Gerrit Cole, the ace of the Yankees' staff before Cam Schlittler's breakout this year, was knocked around by the New York Mets on Saturday.

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Two tales of how to handle a superstar’s absence

Consistency should not lower appreciation for what the Yankees have accomplished over the last decade-plus, and there is no better time than in a late-season series against the Mets to point that out.

Gerrit Cole News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole seeking answers after getting booed off mound during latest disaster start

With the New York Yankees on the verge of clinching a postseason spot, the time has yet to come after the team lost 12-2 to the New York Mets on Saturday, which included another disappointing outing from pitcher Gerrit Cole.

Bernie Williams News / Pinstripe Alley / September 13

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bernie Williams

Once upon a time, back in the old Yankee Stadium, fans were permitted to go down to the field level behind and near the dugout during batting practice even if they did not have tickets for seats in that section, much like you can do these days along the foul lines in right and left field.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

Cam Schlittler News / Field Level Media / September 13

Cam Schlittler, Yanks continue playoff push in clash against Mets

Starting pitcher Gerrit Cole described the New York Yankees playing games in September as the postseason approaches as "the fun part" while Francisco Lindor lamented how the New York Mets did not do enough early this season to put themselves in contention for the playoffs.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 13

Projecting Wilberson De Pena's Yankees Future After Turning Heads in FCL

There’s been a lot to talk about regarding the New York Yankees’ farm system this season, which has been buzzing with news at all levels from Triple-A with Spencer Jones down to lower ranks at Single-A with Yostin Pena.

Aaron Judge News / Pinstripe Alley / September 13

Yankees fans think Bombers could win World Series with Judge back healthy

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Yankees fans and fans across the country.

Gerrit Cole News / Pinstripe Alley / September 13

Yankees news: Gerrit Cole confounded by home run issue

The Athletic | Brendan Kuty ($): All of a sudden, Gerrit Cole has a home run problem. He allowed four last week against the Padres including the first three batters of the game and another three against the Mets on Saturday, the combined seven the most he’s given up in a two-start stretch in his career.

New York Yankees News / EssentiallySports / September 13

Yankees’ $324M Star’s Strange Pre-Game Decision Backfires as He Gets Punished Right Away

Gerrit Cole once revealed that the New York Yankees were busy making their own holy water in the 2022 season. They would religiously splash some on the field before the game started.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Gerrit Cole's latest struggles further prove Mets have his number

Cole had another rough outing against the New York Mets on Saturday.

Rough Gerrit Cole outing raises concerns for Yankees postseason rotation

Francisco Lindor powers Mets’ 6-homer rout of Yankees

The '300-K MLB seasons' quiz

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 12

New York Yankees Make Stunning Organizational Change

The New York Yankees have ended a long association with international scout Victor Mata, parting ways with a figure who spent more than three decades helping the club identify talent across Latin America and beyond.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Chase Hampton News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Nationals Claim Chase Hampton

The Nationals announced that right-hander Chase Hampton has been claimed off the Yankees’ waiver wire, and optioned to Double-A. To create a 40-man roster spot, Washington moved right-hander Matt Waldron from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL, so Waldron’s 2026 season is officially over.

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Rough Gerrit Cole outing raises concerns for Yankees postseason rotation

Cole is slumping at the wrong time.

Cole's latest struggles further prove Mets have his number

Don Kelly defends pulling Paul Skenes in Pirates' late loss to Cubs

Randal Grichuk might have saved the White Sox's season

Unexpected Diamondbacks pitcher throws immaculate inning

Blue Jays' Brett Bateman hits his first two MLB HRs in back-to-back games

Kazuma Okamoto's plate discipline adds to impressive rookie season

New York Yankees News / HITC / September 12

Aaron Judge to be dropped from Yankees lineup as Aaron Boone makes key call amid subpar run

New York Yankees are set to manage Aaron Judge’s workload carefully, with Aaron Boone making a key decision involving the star ahead of the team’s next two games.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 12

Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. Decision on Saturday

The New York Yankees keep shuffling the deck as they try to close the gap in the American League East, and rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. is part of the latest tweak.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Yankees fire member of organization after three decades

The move represents a notable change for an organization that has relied heavily on its international scouting operation for decades.

Anthony Volpe makes history in return for Yankees' rout

Anthony Volpe makes big admission after return to Yankees, win over Rockies

Carlos Rodon, Yankees beat Mets on 25th anniversary of 9/11

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Brewers clinch playoff spot in historic fashion

Now locked into a playoff spot after an impressive win, the Milwaukee Brewers have reached an historic level of dominance in the final weeks of the regular season.

Brewers have been Pete Crow-Armstrong's kryptonite

Junior Caminero's walk-off homer beats Astros, sends Rays to playoffs

Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable decisions

Carlos Rodon, Yankees beat Mets on 25th anniversary of 9/11

Angels' Mike Trout ends hitting slump with first HR since August

Carlos Rodon News / Field Level Media / September 11

Carlos Rodon, Yankees beat Mets on 25th anniversary of 9/11

Carlos Rodon pitched 6 1/3 sharp innings and the host New York Yankees homered twice off rookie Nolan McLean in a 6-4 victory over the visiting New York Mets on Friday night.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton Saga Takes Yet Another Twist

The New York Yankees optioned Jasson Dominguez to the minors on Thursday night, and the move quickly produced a familiar wave of speculation. Because Dominguez can play the outfield and also serve as a designated hitter, some fans immediately wondered whether the vacated roster spot might finally belong to Giancarlo Stanton.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11

Juan Soto sends message to Yankees fans ahead of latest return to the Bronx

Soto famously helped the New York Yankees reach the 2024 World Series in what became his only season with the storied club, as he ultimately accepted a 15-year, $765M contract from the New York Mets in free agency.

New Bo Bichette prediction indicates Mets could be left scrambling for lineup help

Mets outlast Marlins in wild 15-14 victory to complete sweep

The 'Active MLB 1K-hit club' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 10

Anthony Volpe makes history in return for Yankees' rout

Under the bright lights of the Bronx, Anthony Volpe returned to the New York Yankees lineup in a big, historic way on Thursday night.

Return to Yankees is 'special' for Volpe

Dodgers' Mookie Betts on pace to pass MLB legends in key metric

Pete Crow-Armstrong is first NL player since Barry Bonds to reach milestone

Cubs right-hander Kevin Gausman has been a major disappointment

6-foot-7 Oneil Cruz was ready to throw it down during bench-clearing scene

Elly De La Cruz sets personal high with home run vs. Dodgers

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 11

Why this return to Yankees is 'special' for Anthony Volpe

Back in the New York Yankees clubhouse on Thursday afternoon, Anthony Volpe laughed off any recent comparisons to Barry Bonds.

Fernando Cruz says 'supernatural' gift may allow him to pitch again for Yankees in 2026

Yankees want Aaron Judge to make one change

Why Aaron Judge wasn't 'happy' about return to Yankees for win over Rockies

Cy Young Award has a clear favorite after Cam Schlittler's dominant start

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Jazz Chisholm News / Field Level Media / September 10

Yankees place 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr. (thumb) on injured list

The New York Yankees placed second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list Thursday and recalled infielder Anthony Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.