Cole fans 5 in efficient spring debut

Cole fans 5 in efficient spring debut: 'I'll take that any day'
Facing an opposing club for the first time since last year’s World Series, Gerrit Cole said it was “a surprise” to make a fourth trip to the mound in his spring debut on Friday -- but a welcome one, because it meant he’d been efficient.
Gerrit Cole shows off new weapon in solid first spring start: ‘Really like where I’m at’
The word of the night for Gerrit Cole: change. A year after he made just one spring start before his elbow began barking to begin a monthslong saga, Cole’s arm and elbow felt plenty changed. “I feel way different [than this time last year],
Gerrit Cole Takes the Hill for Spring 2025 Debut With the Cy Young Odds Against Him
Cole's strikeout rate has declined for three straight seasons, dropping from 33.5% in 2021 to 25.4% in 2024, the lowest since his 2017 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. His fastball velocity has also dipped, falling from an average of 97.1 mph in 2021 to 94.8 mph in 2024, with the most significant drop—1.4 mph—occurring between 2023 and 2024.
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole strikes out 5 in first spring start
Gerrit Cole’s first start of the spring had the Blue Jays swinging and missing, as the Yankees’ ace struck out five on Friday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The right-hander, using a six-pitch mix,
Yankees' Gerrit Cole: Spring debut coming Friday
Cole is scheduled to make his first Grapefruit League start Friday versus the Blue Jays, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. The 34-year-old ace is in a much better spot on the health front this spring compared to last,
Yankees Shut Down Star Pitcher After Spring Training Injury
Starting pitching is supposed to be the New York Yankees' strength for the 2025 season. That is, of course, if their rotation stays healthy. The Yankees have a proven ace in former Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole,
Gerrit Cole strong in spring debut, Cody Bellinger shows off power in Yankees' win over Blue Jays
Gerrit Cole was strong in his spring training debut and the Yankees used three home runs from their split-squad to get past the Blue Jays, 6-3, on Friday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Reacts to Luis Gil's Injury Setback
Gerrit Cole is confident the New York Yankees' rotation remains strong heading into the 2025 season, but he acknowledged they ...
Gerrit Cole, Max Fried speaking the same language atop Yankees’ rotation
With spring training now a few weeks old, it’s clear the Yankees’ cerebral starters will be sounding boards for one another, ...
Why did Yankees ditch ‘New York, New York?’ It was the Dodgers! No kidding | Klapisch
The Yankees still haven't forgotten how the Dodgers celebrated after ending their season in Game 5 of the World Series.
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole in good spot after ‘awesome’ session with idol Roger Clemens
And, as he did on Friday during his bullpen session, Cole had one of his childhood heroes watching from behind the mound, ...
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New York Yankees 'Not Trying to Look Like Duck Dynasty,' Per Gerrit Cole
The New York Yankees made headlines Friday morning ... exactly a well-groomed beard looks like. As relayed by Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, general manager Brian Cashman didn't exactly draw a ...
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Yankees: Good news and bad news from 6-3 win over Blue Jays
The Yankees continued their spring training schedule with a strong 6–3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, showing off some ...
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Luis Gil injury update: Yankees SP headed for MRI following shoulder tightness, could miss opening day
Luis Gil, the reigning AL Rookie of the Year who broke out in 2024, seemed to suffer an injury while throwing a bullpen ...
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Marcus Stroman Re-Enters Yankees' Rotation Picture
New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil recently complained about shoulder discomfort after a bullpen session. He was slated to be ...