Yankees, Cole and Max Fried

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 All-Star Max Fried will debut in pinstripes on Opening Day.
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.
More pressure? Yankees’ Max Fried reacts to Gerrit Cole surgery, elevation to No. 1 starter
TAMPA, Fla. — Besides the humongous paychecks Max Fried signed up for when picking the Yankees during his winter free agency, $27.25 million for the next eight seasons for a grand total of $218 million, the now ex-Atlanta Braves staff ace was looking forward to being a No. 1A starter.
How Max Fried is approaching Yankees ace role after Gerrit Cole crusher
The Yankees’ spring training has been hit hard with injuries, from Cole to Gil to Giancarlo Stanton to DJ LeMahieu to a large chunk of their bullpen options. Like Aaron Judge, Fried emphasized that it is March 11. There is time to get healthier and time for players to step up.
Yankees' Max Fried eager to step up following loss of Gerrit Cole
Despite the loss of staff ace Gerrit Cole, Max Fried says the dream of winning a World Series with the Yankees "hasn't changed."
Yankees' Max Fried: Excels in second spring start
Fried's role in the Yankees' rotation has taken on added importance with Gerrit Cole (elbow) slated to miss the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery Thursday. Fried figures to slot in as New York's ace pitcher following Cole's injury,
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
Fried was expected to be a terrific piece alongside Cole and Gil, but now he's going to be at the top of the rotation for New York.
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Yankees’ 2 big-money acqusitions could save their season
The Yankees didn’t hold back this offseason, making two major acquisitions to fortify their roster for a deep playoff push.
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 ...
Yankees Pitching Staff Misses Top 10 Ranking, Leads Injured List Instead
MLB.com recently ranked the top 10 pitching staffs in baseball and notably left the Yankees out. Anthony Castrovince admitted ...
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Yankees’ $218 million addition could use new pitch to fill big shoes
Max Fried was signed to be the co-ace of the New York Yankees, but everyone expected Gerrit Cole to be their top dog in the ...
Max Fried signing pays dividends before he even throws a pitch in pinstripes
When the New York Yankees lost out on Juan Soto to the New York Mets, there was reason to assume they'd pivot and attempt to ...
$218 Million Lefty Breaks Silence on Yankees' Rotation Crisis
Fried signed a historic $218 million contract to be at the top of the rotation for the next eight years. The lefty built an ...
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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 ...
Max Fried strong, Paul Goldschmidt drives in four runs as Yankees beat Tigers
Here's everything you need to know from the Yankees' spring training win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon.