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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.
'No one is Gerrit Cole': Yanks to lean on Fried in Cole's absence
On the December afternoon Max Fried was formally fitted for pinstripes, the left-hander spoke about looking forward to pairing with Gerrit Cole at the top of the Yankees' rotation, saying that he would be “excited to sit and watch every single one of his starts.
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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Fried shines again while prepping to take larger load for Yanks in '25
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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.
Aaron Boone’s Max Fried spring training admission will catch fans’ attention
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Has Ian Anderson done enough to make Braves Opening Day roster?
With Max Fried and Charlie Morton departing in free agency, combined with Spencer Strider‘s injury, the Braves have had an ...
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Acquired by Red Sox to be an ace, Crochet earns Opening Day nod
The Red Sox acquired Garrett Crochet in a blockbuster trade with the White Sox back in December with the idea he would ...