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MLB Insider Suggests Yankees' Season 'Hinges On' Ace Max Fried To Step Up
Following the devastating injury to Gerrit Cole, the New York Yankees' season likely hinges on ace Max Fried exceeding expectations.
Max Fried ready to step up for Yankees after losing Gerrit Cole: 'I can't try to fill anyone else's shoes'
While the loss of long-time ace Gerrit Cole has no doubt harmed the New York Yankees' hopes in 2025 and stripped them from a steadying presence at the front of the rotation, they do have another ace ready to step into that particular breach.
It appears as if the Yankees signed Max Fried because they knew Gerrit Cole's fate
The New York Yankees more than likely signed Max Fried because they knew their fate with Gerrit Cole (especially after his opt out situation).
Max Fried gives bold answer on being Yankees' de facto ace
Max Fried is now the de facto ace for the New York Yankees. Gerrit Cole is going to miss the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery, and up-and-comer Luis Gil — the reigning AL Rookie of the Year — is going to miss at least three months with a lat strain.
Narrowing down Yankees’ Opening Day starter choices with Max Fried unlikely to get ball
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Why Yankees are close to ruling out Max Fried for Opening Day start
The Yankees’ $218 million free agent signing indeed will be regarded as the new staff ace, but it’s unlikely two-time ...
Ace Signed To Historic Contract Won't Be New York Yankees Opening Day Starter
Despite signing their new ace to a historic contract, he won't be the one opening up the season for the New York Yankees.
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Fried shines again while prepping to take larger load for Yanks in '25
This is right around the time of spring when the topic of who will be named Opening Day starter bubbles up around camps. For ...
Yankees decide on Carlos Rodón as Opening Day starter after Gerrit Cole injury
Carlos Rodón will start Opening Day for the Yankees, manager Aaron Boone announced Thursday, to begin Year 3 of a rocky ...
Yankees make Opening Day starter decision
Rodón was named the Yankees’ Opening Day starter by manager Aaron Boone on Friday afternoon. “He was lined up and I feel ...
Carlos Rodon Named Yankees MLB Opening Day Starter vs. Brewers amid Gerrit Cole Injury
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Yankees announce Carlos Rodón as Opening Day starter
The New York Yankees have announced their Opening Day starter, as manager Aaron Boone told the media Friday that left-hander ...
Carlos Rodon will be the Yankees' Opening Day starter
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has named left-hander Carlos Rodon as the starting pitcher for Opening Day of the 2025 ...
Aaron Boone’s Max Fried spring training admission will catch fans’ attention
The New York Yankees have dealt with a lot of injuries in spring training. Their rotation has been savaged, with Luis Gil ...