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],

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.