The New York Yankees’ worst fears may be coming true. Right-hander Gerrit Cole, who struggled in a recent spring training outing against the Minnesota Twins—allowing six runs in just 2 2/3 innings—underwent imaging on his right elbow, sparking concerns about a potentially serious injury. By Sunday, reports surfaced that Cole could require Tommy John surgery, and he is set to … [Read more...] about Forgotten Ex-Yankees Pitcher Finds New Hope Amid Injury Plague
Francisco Alvarez to Miss 6-8 Weeks with a Left Hamate Fracture
New York Mets starting catcher Franciso Alvarez will miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a fracture in his left hamate bone, announced Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. Alvarez suffered the injury on Saturday while taking live at-bats at the Mets spring training facility. Franciso Alvarez to Miss 6-8 Weeks with a Left Hamate Fracture Alvarez, who is entering his third … [Read more...] about Francisco Alvarez to Miss 6-8 Weeks with a Left Hamate Fracture
Yankees Leadoff Hitter Remains in Question as Season Looms
With last season’s leadoff man Gleyber Torres off to the Detroit Tigers, the New York Yankees are now in need of a new leadoff hitter. The team struggled to find a good fit for the spot last season, but they finally settled on Torres after trying out Anthony Volpe, Alex Verdugo, and even rookie Ben Rice. Manager Aaron Boone has been trying out a seemingly unlikely subject at … [Read more...] about Yankees Leadoff Hitter Remains in Question as Season Looms
Report: Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Likely Needs Tommy John Surgery
The New York Yankees and their fans seemingly had their worst fears confirmed on Sunday. According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, Gerrit Cole has been recommended to have Tommy John surgery. He and the team will await a second opinion, but if Cole goes under the knife, it is the biggest hit yet for a Yankees team slammed by multiple injuries this spring. According to source, … [Read more...] about Report: Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Likely Needs Tommy John Surgery
Former Yankees Bullpen Star Embraces New Chapter During Spring Training
Spring training 2025 so far has revealed much about the team’s personnel. The New York Yankees have run into some roadblocks about injury. Meanwhile, there are teams benefiting from former Yankees discards. Clay Holmes is one of those players. Holmes had strong potential in the positions that he was put in, in the Bronx. As we know, when things are good in the Bronx, it’s a … [Read more...] about Former Yankees Bullpen Star Embraces New Chapter During Spring Training