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.

The word of the night for Gerrit Cole: change. A year after he made just one spring start before his elbow began barking to begin a monthslong saga, Cole’s arm and elbow felt plenty changed. “I feel way different [than this time last year],

On Wednesday, Wells told the YES Network that he has been feeling good in live batting practice and that he wanted to catch the afternoon’s starter, Will Warren. Wells went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI, while Warren struck out four over three scoreless innings.

Coming into his first start of the 2025 spring training, New York Yankees' ace Gerrit Cole's health is not a concern for the first time since winning the 2023 American League Cy Young Award. He has settled into the role of Yankees ace and is projected to be the Opening Day starter.

Gerrit Cole was strong in his spring training debut and the Yankees used three home runs from their split-squad to get past the Blue Jays, 6-3, on Friday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

The Yankees continued their spring training action with a solid 6-3 victory over the Blue Jays on Friday. Gerrit Cole was on the bump to make his spring debut, while a few big names manned the front half of the lineup and helped to deliver a seamless victory in Tampa.