Gerrit Cole: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 13

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Tatsuya Imai

The Yankee rotation faces a little more downside than I think we’d all like. Gerrit Cole is 35 and coming off Tommy John surgery, Carlos Rodón will likely start the season on the IL alongside Cole, Luis Gil never quite looked right coming off his own injury, and Will Warren was fine if unimpressive.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 12

Scott Boras fires warning to rest of MLB about Yankees’ pitcher Gerrit Cole

As the winter meetings approach, there are some questions as to whether Gerrit Cole will be ready for 2026 and how he will perform for the New York Yankees.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Yankees' Gerrit Cole News Emerges Amid MLB Offseason

The New York Yankees enter the offseason facing key decisions about how to reshape a roster that once again fell short in October, extending their World Series drought to 16 years.

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MLB News / Sporting News / November 12

Pirates' Paul Skenes wants to join Yankees, could form deadly trio with Gerrit Cole, Max Fried

The New York Yankees have one of the best pitchers in baseball wanting to join them if they send a deal.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 9

Japanese Starter Could Help Aging Yankees Rotation

The New York Yankees' starting rotation is remarkably strong heading into next season, or at least it will be if everyone is able to recover from their surgeries and get back to peak condition.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 8

Yankees Named Top Landing Spot for Legendary Pitcher

As the New York Yankees search far and wide for rotation help this offseason, they could reunite Gerrit Cole with one of the best pitchers of the 21st century.

New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / November 5

New York Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Is Now Throwing Off the Mound

The New York Yankees took a huge hit this past season with the loss of Gerrit Cole, as he missed the entire season due to Tommy John surgery. Cole had the surgery in March and is on pace to return early in the 2026 season.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / November 5

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Cole, Darvish, Marsh

With Michael King and Dylan Cease currently free agents, the Padres were already somewhat short in the rotation in terms of bodies. That tentative rotation is now thinner in 2026, as Yu Darvish will likely miss all of next year recovering from elbow surgery.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 2

Yankees Social Media Spotlight: The Winds of Winter

It’s Sunday, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly social media roundup! The 2026 World Series has come to a close, and with it, all 30 teams have now settled down for a long winter’s nap.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Athletics News / Pinstripe Alley / November 2

Yankees news: Dodgers become first repeat champions since 2000 Yankees

The Athletic | Andy McCullough ($): The Dodgers are your 2025 World Series champions, defeating the Blue Jays, 5-4, in an eleven-inning instant classic Game 7.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 1

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole Shares Exciting Step in Tommy John Recovery

The recovery from Tommy John surgery is almost always a long road, and New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is making progress towards a return during the 2026 season.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / October 31

Yankees news: The race to bring a title to New York

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Hoch opens up one of the first offseason mailbags of the winter, and in it he dives into questions about the Yankees’ recent results and coaching changes.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 30

Pitching Injuries Could Force Yankees to Rethink Veteran Ace

With both Carlos Rodón and Gerrit Cole set to miss the start of the 2026 season, one insider believes the New York Yankees should look to re-sign one of their veterans pitchers who is set to become a free agent.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 17

Cam Schlittler can continue to power depleted Yankees rotation

How Cam Schlittler will continue to power depleted Yankees rotation in 2026

Cam Schlittler showcased his impressive talent through the latter half of the 2025 season, but this was likely just a preview of how the young hurler will impact the New York Yankees heading into 2026.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman defends Aaron Boone, doubles down on support

Whom should Yankees pursue between Cody Bellinger, Kyle Tucker?

Ben Rice has amazing potential, but he shouldn’t be the Yankees' everyday first baseman

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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 16

Will Yankees’ Gerrit Cole be ready for 2026 Opening Day?

The New York Yankees made their run to the American League Division Series without Gerrit Cole on their roster. Now, as they try to go on an even deeper run in 2026, Cole still won’t be on the mound.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 10

Yankees facing crucial offseason as title drought continues

Yankees facing crucial offseason as World Series drought continues

It’s been a few days since the New York Yankees' (94-68) 2025 season came to an end, which is already enough time to begin looking toward the offseason.

Cody Bellinger could leave Yankees with significant hole in lineup

Aaron Judge shares massive update on elbow injury after Yankees suffer playoff elimination

Familiar Yankees problem dooms them again in postseason

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Yankees Dealt Update on Gerrit Cole Injury

Gerrit Cole stunned fans back in March when he was unable to lift his right arm after an exhibition outing. Turned out he needed UCL reconstruction surgery to repair the torn ligament.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / August 11

Yankees RHP Gerrit Cole throws for first time since Tommy John surgery

New York Yankees ace right-hander Gerrit Cole threw for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery, making 20 tosses on flat ground on Monday afternoon.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Gerrit Cole News Surfaces After Yankees' Loss to Astros

The New York Yankees’ season has been derailed in the second half, as the team finds itself on the brink of falling out of a playoff spot after holding a commanding AL East division lead in May.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 15

Did Gerrit Cole opt out knowing he needed Tommy John?

Did Yankees' Gerrit Cole opt out knowing he needed Tommy John surgery?

Ultimately, Gerrit Cole got what he wanted. Whether the Yankees will regret their role in his deal remains to be seen.

Why Yankees' starting rotation can still succeed without Gerrit Cole

Max Fried gives bold answer on being Yankees' de facto ace

Yankees scouring free-agent scraps for a right-handed bat

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New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / March 13

New York Yankees Get Excellent News Out of Gerrit Cole's Elbow Surgery

The New York Yankees got devastating news this week when it was revealed that ace Gerrit Cole would miss the entire season because of an elbow injury.