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Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / October 28
Braves Pushed to Pursue Former Yankees Pitcher This Offseason
The Atlanta Braves are being urged to target free-agent left-hander Nestor Cortes as a low-cost option to bolster their starting rotation heading into the 2027 season.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 8
Phillies Make Sudden Nestor Cortes Announcement
The Philadelphia Phillies enter a homestand against the Houston Astros with more than just standings on their minds. After splitting a four-game set with the Atlanta Braves and closing that series with a 1-0 victory, the club sits at 81-63 and four games behind the division leaders.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 28
Phillies Make Smart Move To Help Nestor Cortes Get Ready for Debut
The Philadelphia Phillies made a great move recently, signing veteran pitcher Nestor Cortes to a Major League contract. However, some fans likely got nervous when he was optioned immediately to Single-A Clearwater and was subsequently placed on the injured list, as shared by Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic (subscription required).
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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26
Nestor Cortes lands on IL after signing with Phillies
Veteran starting pitcher Nestor Cortes recently signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies were hoping that Cortes could provide the team with pitching depth down the stretch of the season.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 21
Don Mattingly gives update on Phillies’ plan for former All-Star Nestor Cortes: ‘We’ve got to see what we got’ 
PHILADELPHIA — Former Yankees All-Star left-hander Nestor Cortes officially joined the Phillies organization on Wednesday after being sidelined for the entire season so far following a surgery in October.
MLB News / Lookout Landing / August 20
Mariners News: Jhonathan Díaz, Jorge Polanco, and Nestor Cortes
Good morning folks! The Mariners bounced back nicely against the Brewers, taking the middle contest 7-5. The squad will look to win the series with a morning game today slated for 11:10 AM PT.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20
Writer provides update on Nestor Cortes’ potential role with Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to make up ground in the NL East. The team has added to the pitching staff, as the Phillies have signed Nestor Cortes to a major league contract.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 20
Phillies’ Injured Reliever Making Positive Strides in Recovery
The big news concerning the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday was their reported signing of pitcher Nestor Cortes. Cortes, a 2022 Major League Baseball
MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 20
Phillies Cut Ties With Former Yankees Pitcher Who Threw No-Hitter
The Philadelphia Phillies designated right-handed pitcher Brian Keller for assignment on Wednesday, a move that cleared a 40-man roster spot so the club could finalize a major-league contract with veteran left-hander Nestor Cortes Jr.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 19
Phillies Were Fortunate To Beat Out Multiple Contenders for Nestor Cortes
The Philadelphia Phillies tried, to no avail, to acquire a starting pitcher ahead of the MLB trade deadline. It was reportedly their top priority, but there were a few factors that went into a hurler not being acquired.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 19
Padres Free Agent Signs With Phillies Amid Wild-Card Battle
The San Diego Padres are currently battling for playoff position in the National League wild-card race, with the team holding onto one of the three spots.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19
Phillies signing ex-Yankees All-Star amid playoff race
The Philadelphia Phillies are bringing in some starting pitching help just in time for the playoff push. The Phillies and former New York Yankees All-Star Nestor Cortes agreed to a one-year deal on Wednesday, according to Robert Murray of Fansided.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19
Phillies adding depth to starting rotation with addition of Nester Cortes
The Philadelphia Phillies arguably have the best starting rotation in terms of their top three pitchers (Zack Wheeler, Christopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo). The back half of the rotation? Not so much.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / February 10
What Happened To Nestor Cortes Jr.? Latest Update On The Former Yankees Star
Nestor Cortes Jr. was once a top pitcher in the MLB. Cortes’ stint with the New York Yankees was great in 2021 and 2022. The southpaw held an ERA below 3.00 in both years, but his decline started in 2023.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 18, 2025
Padres Free Agent Pitcher Undergoes Major Surgery, Likely Out for 2026
After a disappointing season in which he only made six starts for the Padres, upcoming free agent Nestor Cortes announced Thursday that he underwent surgery on his throwing arm.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 16, 2025
Pitcher Nestor Cortes undergoes arm surgery
On the heels of an injury-plagued season, Nestor Cortes announced on social media that he underwent surgery on his throwing arm.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5, 2025
Padres place former All-Star pitcher on IL
The Padres placed starter Nestor Cortes on the 15-day injured list.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 29, 2025
Padres’ Nestor Cortes Ejected as San Diego Goes to Bullpen in 4th Inning
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nestor Cortes was ejected in the fourth inning of Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Cortes was in the middle of a mound visit when he got mouthy with the umpire and got tossed.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2025
Brewers pull off late deadline deals with NL West teams
The Milwaukee Brewers made a pair of late moves as the trade deadline closed.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 25, 2025
Re-evaluating the Yankees' Devin Williams trade one month into the season
The Yankees’ trade for Devin Williams felt like one that was a long time coming.
Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / April 6, 2025
Brewers place LHP Nestor Cortes (elbow) on 15-day IL
The Milwaukee Brewers placed left-hander Nestor Cortes on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a flexor strain in his pitching elbow. Cortes is headed to the injured list due to a flexor strain for the second time in eight months.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 29, 2025
Nestor Cortes’ Yankees Stadium return couldn’t have gone worse
Cortes returned to Yankees Stadium on Saturday. After his nightmare outing, he might not want to come back anytime soon.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26, 2025
Former Yankees pitcher has petty comments about World Series loss
Comments like this from losing teams are a tale as old as time.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 4, 2025
This date in transaction history: Yankees sign Nestor Cortes
At the time, the southpaw was just one month removed from his 26th birthday.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 14, 2024
How Nestor Cortes Found Out The New York Yankees Traded Him
Friday’s trade between the New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers caught many by surprise, including one of the key players involved. According to Brewers beat reporter Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, former Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr.
New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15, 2024
Nestor Cortes had bad way of finding out he was traded by Yankees
Friday’s trade between the New York Yankees and the Milwaukee Brewers did not exactly come at a good time for Nestor Cortes.
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