New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole threw seven two-run innings on four hits and two walks with eight strikeouts for his 10th win of the year on Wednesday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. The 32-year-old held up his end of the advertised pitching-duel bargain against Shane McClanahan in this one. After Wander Franco hammered a two-run home run in the opening frame, Cole would find a groove and rattle off six scoreless innings thereafter, notably punching out the side in the fourth. It was the superstar right-hander's sixth consecutive quality start, and Cole has now allowed three runs or fewer in 11 straight appearances. 2023's top-ranked fantasy starting pitcher totes a 2.64 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 157:38 K:BB in 143.1 innings into a road matchup against the Chicago White Sox slated for Monday.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole let in two runs on five hits and one walk with 10 strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings for a no-decision on Saturday versus the Kansas City Royals. The 32-year-old tossed two spotless frames before Nick Pratto took him yard for a Yankee Stadium short porch special, but the right-hander admittedly hung a curveball. After Cole fired a clean fourth inning, KC would add another run in the fifth, but he was able to get four more outs before his strong day concluded at 99 pitches. The six-time All-Star logged an AL-high 15th quality start of the year, toting a 2.78 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 144:36 K:BB in 129 1/3 innings pitched overall. Cole should take the ball at some point next weekend vs. the Baltimore Orioles, who he owns a 5.19 ERA with 24 punchouts in four starts against since 2022 (26 IP).

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has been named the starter for the American League in Tuesday's All-Star game in Seattle. Cole is unlikely to go for more than a few innings after making his last start of the first half of the season on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, when he went 7 1/3 innings. The 32-year-old right-hander remains one of the best pitchers in baseball after going 9-2 with a strong 2.85 ERA (3.43 FIP), 1.12 WHIP, 34 walks and 123 strikeouts in 117 innings over 19 starts in the first half. This year will be Cole's sixth All-Star appearance in his 11 years in the big leagues. So far in his two starts in July, he's allowed five earned runs on 11 hits while walking three and striking out 10 in 13 1/3 innings.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole threw 7 1/3 innings in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The 32-year-old relinquished three runs on five hits and one walk with five strikeouts for his ninth win of the year. After the Cubs manufactured a run in the third frame, they stuck around just long enough to chase Cole in this one. Former Yankees teammate Mike Tauchman took him deep during the eighth to rudely end an otherwise solid showing from Cole. The 2023 All-Star's first half concludes with a steady 2.85 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 123:34 K:BB across 117 innings. Cole endured a rough May, but the fantasy stalwart has logged 13 quality starts this season. The hard-throwing right-hander figures to toe the rubber promptly after the break, lining up at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies for a tough draw at some point next weekend.

New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole is taking the hill for Tuesday's matchup with George Kirby and the Seattle Mariners. The right-hander has been lights out lately, giving up just four earned runs over 18 innings across his last three games, all quality starts. Overall this season, Cole has pitched to a 2.75 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with a 7-1 record through 15 appearances. The 32-year-old might regress a bit, considering he's posted his lowest strikeout rate since 2017 (26.4%), but he's still a fantasy ace and is always a must-start.

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole will look to remain consistent on Tuesday when he takes on the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium in New York. Cole has surrendered just four earned runs and three walks across his last three starts, all of which resulted in six innings of work. He has 19 strikeouts over that stretch with just one home run allowed. While he's surrendered five runs in three of his 15 starts, the perennial Cy Young contender has kept the damage to two earned runs or fewer in his other 12 starts this season. All told, the right-hander sports a 2.75 ERA and a 26.4% K% on the season, a figure that could see a boost against a Mariners offense that sits 28th with a 25.6% K% against right-handed pitching this season.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole, who had his last start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers cut short because of cramping, is good to go to make his start on Friday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. The 32-year-old will be making his 14th start of the season after giving up only one run on four hits while striking out five in six innings in a win over the Dodgers last weekend. That outing was a nice bounce-back performance after Cole surrendered 10 earned runs in his previous two starts versus the Orioles and Padres. He's an absolute must-start for the series opener against Boston. Overall, Cole is 7-0 on the season with a 2.82 ERA (3.65 FIP), 1.13 WHIP, 28 walks and 84 strikeouts in 79 2/3 innings over his 13 starts.

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole exited Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to cramping. He allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings before leaving. The 32-year-old threw 80 pitches, but cramping kept the right-hander from pitching deeper into the game. Cole is considered day-to-day for now. He owns a 2.82 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 84: 28 K: BB across 79 2/3 innings. Cole is tentatively scheduled to face the Boston Red Sox for his next start on Friday.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole tossed six scoreless innings and struck out six batters for a no-decision on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The five-time all-star boosted his ERA to 2.01 in the process, good for the second-best mark in the American League behind Sonny Gray. After earning a win in four of his first five starts of the year, Cole has just one victory to his ledger over the following five appearances. The former ERA title holder has let in more than two runs only a single time this season and has yet to be saddled with a loss. Cole's next start comes on Tuesday versus the Baltimore Orioles, a club he has beat up on for a 2.33 ERA and 86 punch outs across 65.2 career innings against.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was dominant on Saturday in the win over the Twins. The righty threw a complete game. Even better, he allowed only two hits while walking one and striking out 10. Cole is now sitting on a perfect 4-0 record and an impressive 0.95 ERA through 28 1/3 innings. At this rate, it doesn't appear the 32-year-old will slow down anytime soon, so fantasy managers will anxiously await his next appearance on the bump.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole had an immaculate Opening Day start on Thursday, tossing six shutout innings in a win over the San Francisco Giants. Maybe even more impressively, he struck out 11 Giants while allowing just three hits and two walks. Cole is looking to improve on his already great 2022 season, as he pitched to a 3.50 ERA, a 1.02 WHIP, and had a 257:50 K:BB ratio over 200 IP. If he can limit runs a little bit better, he has a very good shot at being the best pitcher in fantasy baseball.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole has yet to allow a run in 6 1/3 Grapefruit League innings this spring while striking out 11 hitters. Cole seems to be in midseason form already, but he'll have to wait several more weeks. The hard-throwing 32-year-old had a disappointing 3.50 ERA (3.47 FIP), but he also produced a strong 1.02 WHIP and a league-high 257 strikeouts in 200 2/3 innings over 33 starts for the Yankees. Home runs were an issue, but otherwise Cole still looks the part of a fantasy ace, and managers should consider him a top-five arm in upcoming drafts.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole didn't have his best stuff against the Houston Astros on Saturday, allowing five runs (three earned) over five mediocre innings in Game 3 of the ALCS. Cole gave up fives hits and two walks while striking out seven. Cole was undone by a misplay in the outfield where Aaron Judge and Harrison Bader nearly collided on a fly ball that fell in. Of course, the next batter homered, driving in what ended up being the game-winning run. This was Cole's worst start of the postseason, and unfortunately it came in a near must-win game for the Yankees. If they can somehow get back in the series, Cole would likely pitch Game 7.

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole is making the start in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday against the Houston Astros in the Bronx. The Yankees ace will hope to give the Astros their first loss of the postseason and avoid falling down three games to none in the series. The 32-year-old made two starts against the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Division Series, going 2-0 while giving up three earned runs and 10 hits with two walks and 16 strikeouts in 13 1/3 innings pitched. Cole made just one start against Houston during the regular season and gave up just one run on four hits while walking two and striking out eight in seven innings despite taking a loss.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole "could be in play" in Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians, according to skipper Aaron Boone. Cole extended the series to a deciding fifth game on Sunday in Cleveland when he allowed two earned runs on six hits while walking one and striking out eight in seven innings to pick up the win. The 32-year-old right-hander tossed 110 pitches in that game, though, so the Yankees would probably prefer not to use him. In his two starts against the Guardians in the ALDS, Cole has two wins, surrendering three earned runs on 10 hits while walking just two and striking out 16 in 13 1/3 frames.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole struck out eight batters on Sunday in his start in the fourth game of an American League Division Series matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. Cole logged seven innings against the American League Central club, surrendering six hits, a pair of earned runs, a walk, and a home run. He struck out eight batters on 110 pitches while earning the win. The veteran has pitched to a 2.03 ERA and a 3.34 FIP in 13.1 postseason starts this year, striking out 16 batters while allowing just 10 hits and a pair of walks in the process.

New York Yankees skipper Aaron Boone said that right-hander Gerrit Cole will definitely start Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians. The Yankees will not hold him out for a potential Game 5. Cole got the nod in the first game of the series on Tuesday and was masterful, allowing one run on four hits while walking one and striking out eight in 6 1/3 innings to pick up the victory over Cleveland. In the regular season against the Guardians, Cole gave up just two earned runs on seven hits while walking four and striking out 15 in 12 2/3 frames over two starts to go 2-0 against them. He's the Yankees ace for a reason.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole earned the win at home in Tuesday's American League Division Series Game 1 4-1 win over the Guardians. Cole pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing a single run on four hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with eight strikeouts. Cole's start was much better than his last post-season appearance, which ended in an early exit in 2021's American League Wild Card Game at the Red Sox. The 32-year-old will need to continue to provide strong outings and take pressure off of a bullpen that has experienced injuries if the Yankees are to make a deep playoff run.

New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole will take the mound as the team's starter for the first game of their American League Championship Series matchup with the Cleveland Guardians. Cole logged a 3.50 ERA and a 3.47 FIP in 200.2 regular season innings for the Yankees, registering 257 strikeouts and allowing 50 walks in the process. The veteran has made a pair of starts against Cleveland this year. In those two starts, he's thrown a combined 12.2 innings while striking out 15 batters and scattering seven hits, four walks, two home runs, and a pair of earned runs.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole had a frustrating night in his start against the division-rival Boston Red Sox on Friday in an eventual 5-4 win. Cole was ejected in the sixth inning after arguing with the home-plate umpire right after allowing a three-run home run to Alex Verdugo. The 32-year-old had already thrown 103 pitches over six innings, allowing four earned runs on five hits (two home runs) while walking two and striking out eight in the no-decision. He'll look to get back on track in his next start. On the year over 31 starts, Cole has gone 12-7 with a 3.49 ERA (3.47 FIP), a 1.03 WHIP, a league-high 244 strikeouts and 49 walks over 188 1/3 innings. He's also allowed a league-high 31 home runs.