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The Yankees will have Anthony Volpe start drills at second base to broaden his infield role, with Jose Caballero back from injury and continuing as the starting shortstop; Volpe impressed in eight games during Caballero’s absence and will compete for more regular action, as Jazz Chisholm Jr. remains the primary second baseman.
Gerrit Cole recounts the fear and perseverance of his Tommy John surgery and year-long rehab, detailing how he stayed engaged with the Yankees from the dugout, trained relentlessly to return ahead of schedule, and balanced family life with his meticulous, process-driven mindset as he nears his first meaningful start since the World Series, aiming to help the 2026 Yankees.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected after arguing a controversial ruling on Dalton Varsho’s diving catch that negated a hit in a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays; Boone had earlier protested a missed call on Anthony Volpe’s stolen-base attempt, and replay appeared to show Varsho trapped the ball. Boone acknowledged he overreacted; it was his second ejection of the season and 48th of his career.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that Gerrit Cole will be activated from the 15-day injured list and start Friday, marking his first big-league appearance since 2024 after Tommy John surgery in 2025. Cole has a long track record of durability and success, and with Max Fried on the IL, he’ll fill Fried’s spot in the rotation as the Yankees navigate a mix of healthy and rehabbing arms.
Yankees left-hander Max Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow bone bruise after MRI/CT results; the ligament looks good and no surgery is anticipated, but the timeline is uncertain and he’s out for at least a month pending repeat imaging. Elmer Rodríguez is expected to take Fried’s rotation spot for now, as the Yankees lean on depth with Cole returning from Tommy John rehab and other young pitchers in the mix; Fried emphasized the priority is his long-term health and a careful return.
Yankees left-hander Max Fried exited Wednesday’s start against the Orioles with left elbow posterior soreness after 3 innings (61 pitches) and will be evaluated by Dr. Christopher Ahmad with imaging planned in New York, sparking concern about the Yankees’ rotation as he entered the game with a 2.91 ERA.
Yankees left-hander Max Fried exited after three innings today with left elbow posterior soreness and will undergo imaging tomorrow to determine whether the issue is precautionary or more serious; Fried has a history of elbow problems, including Tommy John surgery in 2014 and forearm issues in 2023–24, and has been a key part of a strong Yankees rotation as Cole and Rodón deal with injuries.
Spencer Jones debuted for the New York Yankees as the designated hitter after Jasson Domínguez was sidelined by an AC joint injury, going 0-for-2 with a walk against Jacob Misiorowski. Aaron Boone said Jones would be eased into the majors with a focus on solid at-bats and eventual defensive work, highlighting the high-profile, polarizing nature of Jones’ prospect profile. The piece also notes Luis Gil being placed on the minor-league IL with shoulder inflammation and touches on Jones’ power-speed-defense scouting comparison to Munetaka Murakami, framing the debut within a broader view of Yankee forward momentum.
Spencer Jones, a 24-year-old 6-foot-7 outfielder and Yankees’ No. 6 prospect, was promoted from Triple-A after Jasson Domínguez injured his AC joint; Jones has 11 homers and 41 RBIs in the minors and is set to debut Friday against the Brewers, with Aaron Boone praising his recent, more consistent at-bats.
The Yankees recalled outfielder Spencer Jones to fill Jasson Domínguez's roster spot after Domínguez left Monday's game and was placed on the injured list with a left shoulder sprain; Domínguez will miss weeks, while Jones—a power-first, high-strikeout prospect—gets a major-league look as New York, 26-12, navigates injuries. Jones was added to the 40-man roster in November and can be optioned back if he struggles.
Michael Kay said on The Show that he tried to persuade John Sterling, the Yankees’ longtime broadcaster who retired in 2024 at 85 after 64 years on the mic, to stay in broadcasting. He cited Sterling’s frustration with the lack of physical newspapers on the road and his reluctance to embrace new tech, noting Sterling refused an iPad and relied on a flip phone and paper contacts. Even with the Yankees’ efforts to accommodate travel, Sterling’s health and the toll of the walk from car to booth contributed to his retirement. Sterling died Monday morning, and Kay and others paid tribute to his historic tenure.
Anthony Volpe, back from shoulder surgery, was optioned to the minors by the Yankees, who kept José Caballero at short in the Bronx; Volpe says there are things he can and can't control and remains ready to play anywhere in the infield as his path back to the majors remains unsettled.
Suzyn Waldman reflects on John Sterling’s life and 64-year broadcasting career after his death at 87 from heart surgery complications, noting his unmatched longevity (5,060 consecutive games) and the authentic, heartfelt calls that defined his Yankees tenure, including Waldman’s favorite moment—the tearful Jeter’s 3,000th hit call.
Mike Vaccaro recalls an airport conversation with Yankees radio voice John Sterling that reveals Sterling's Wellsville roots and his belief in treating every game as a major event, from his early days at WLSV-AM to a career shaping how millions hear the Yankees.
Suzyn Waldman honors John Sterling, the longtime Yankees radio voice who died at 87, recalling their long partnership and his distinctive Broadway-flavored play-by-play that endeared him to fans; Sterling retired in 2024 after a storied career, and Waldman highlighted how he connected with generations of Yankee fans through his iconic calls and emotional moments like Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit.