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.

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.

With spring training now a few weeks old, it’s clear the Yankees’ cerebral starters will be sounding boards for one another, as well as their teammates.

The Yankees still haven't forgotten how the Dodgers celebrated after ending their season in Game 5 of the World Series.

The New York Yankees have started their spring training campaign with a 1-3 record in the Grapefruit League. That seems bad, but no one will celebrate boasting the best record in spring training. It’s all about getting ready for the games that count,

The New York Yankees would host the Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field for their first night game of the 2025 Spring Training schedule, and

And, as he did on Friday during his bullpen session, Cole had one of his childhood heroes watching from behind the mound, Roger Clemens, who is in camp as a guest instructor. “It was awesome,” Cole said Sunday. “It’s really great. Álex [Rodríguez] was in the house the other day, too. It’s good vibes.

The New York Yankees are already without their star slugger Giancarlo Stanton to start the 2025 season. Aaron Boone has to deal with another injury concern. Th

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,

The Yankees continued their spring training schedule with a strong 6–3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, showing off some early-season power and solid