Gerrit Cole
Toronto Blue Jays' Alek Manoah delivers a pitch during the second inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the New York Yankees Thursday, May 27, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Manoah dominates to win debut, Blue Jays split DH with Yanks

By Larry Fleisher May. 27, 2021 10:57 PM EDT

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor reacts after turning a double play over Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu during the second inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Cole give Yanks best starters' stretch since 1932, 7-0 win

By Larry Fleisher May. 22, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
LEADING OFF: Mariners hit by virus, Mikolas back with Cards

May. 22, 2021 02:54 AM EDT

New York Yankees' Jordan Montgomery delivers a pitch during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, May 21, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Yanks turn triple play, edge White Sox 2-1 behind Torres

By Mike Fitzpatrick May. 21, 2021 11:22 PM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole adjust his cap as he works against the Texas Rangers in the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Monday, May 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Rangers snap 6-game skid with 5-2 win over Yankees and Cole

By Stephen Hawkins May. 17, 2021 10:56 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena connects for a three-run home run off New York Yankees pitcher Michael King during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 13, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Catching for the Yankees is Gary Sanchez. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Hill strikes out 9, Rays beat COVID-19 impacted Yankees 9-1

By Mark Didtler May. 13, 2021 10:29 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, left, scores past Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (10) on a sacrifice fly by Aaron Hicks during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Cole strikes out 12 in eight innings, Yankees beat Rays 1-0

By Mark Didtler May. 12, 2021 10:01 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton, right, celebrates with third base coach Phil Nevin as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
LEADING OFF: Padres depleted by virus, Harvey vs Mets

By The Associated Press May. 12, 2021 04:08 AM EDT

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton, right, celebrates with third base coach Phil Nevin as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
LEADING OFF: Tatis tests positive for virus, Harvey vs Mets

By The Associated Press May. 11, 2021 10:11 PM EDT

This is a 2021 photo of Phil Nevin of the New York Yankees baseball team. The Yankees announced Tuesday, May 11, 2021, that third base coach Phil Nevin, who is fully vaccinated, has tested positive for the coronavirus. Nevin is currently under quarantine protocol in Tampa. Under Major League Baseball’s guidance and advice, and with its assistance, additional testing and contact tracing are ongoing. (Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via AP, File)
Yankees coaches Nevin, Willits test positive for coronavirus

May. 11, 2021 05:23 PM EDT

Chicago White Sox closing pitcher Liam Hendriks, right, celebrates with catcher Zack Collins, left, after defeating the Detroit Tigers in the first baseball game of a doubleheader Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Cease pitches shutout, White Sox complete DH sweep of Tigers

Apr. 29, 2021 07:33 PM EDT

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom tips his cap to fans after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Friday, April 23, 2021, in New York. The Mets won 6-0. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
DeGrom's 15 strikeouts, 2-hitter lead Mets over Nats 6-0

By Ronald Blum Apr. 23, 2021 10:08 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons, left, greets outfielders Kyle Garlick (30), Brent Rooker (50) and Jake Cave after their win over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
LEADING OFF: Twins postponed at Angels because of virus

By The Associated Press Apr. 17, 2021 10:30 PM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nick Nelson talks to teammates and pitching coach Matt Blake, right, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, April 16, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Rays dominate Yankees 8-2 in matchup of AL East strugglers

By Ronald Blum Apr. 16, 2021 10:39 PM EDT

New York Yankees relief pitcher Michael King throws during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Yankee Stadium in New York. King allowed only one hit in six innings after he came into the game in relief for starting pitcher Domingo Germán. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Michael King starts for Yanks in series opener against Rays

Apr. 16, 2021 12:11 PM EDT

Spectators wait on a security line outside Yankee Stadium before an opening day baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in the Bronx borough of New York. Fans are back at the ballpark in limited numbers after they were shut out completely during the regular season last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Blue Jays beat Yankees 3-2 in 10th inning as fans return

By Ronald Blum Apr. 01, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

Chicago White Sox manager Tony LaRussa (22) removes starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (27) from the baseball game as catcher Yasmani Grandal, left, and first baseman Jose Abreu (79) wait on the mound during the fifth inning of a spring training matchup against the San Francisco Giants on Monday, March 22, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2021 01:11 AM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays Teoscar Hernandez reacts as he pops up during batting practice in a workout, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Blue Jays face the New York Yankees on opening day Thursday in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Cole looks forward to family and fans at Yankee Stadium

By Ronald Blum Mar. 31, 2021 08:21 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto flies out to center field during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2021 11:46 AM EDT

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto grounds out to second during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Welcome back, fans! MLB openers bring stars, hope and crowds

By Ben Walker Mar. 31, 2021 10:42 AM EDT