Max Fried ready to step up for Yankees

Max Fried gives bold answer on being Yankees' de facto ace
Fried was expected to be a terrific piece alongside Cole and Gil, but now he's going to be at the top of the rotation for New York.
Max Fried ready to step up for Yankees after losing Gerrit Cole: 'I can't try to fill anyone else's shoes'
While the loss of long-time ace Gerrit Cole has no doubt harmed the New York Yankees' hopes in 2025 and stripped them from a steadying presence at the front of the rotation, they do have another ace ready to step into that particular breach.
Yankees' Max Fried eager to step up following loss of Gerrit Cole
Despite the loss of staff ace Gerrit Cole, Max Fried says the dream of winning a World Series with the Yankees "hasn't changed."
How Max Fried is approaching Yankees ace role after Gerrit Cole crusher
The Yankees’ spring training has been hit hard with injuries, from Cole to Gil to Giancarlo Stanton to DJ LeMahieu to a large chunk of their bullpen options. Like Aaron Judge, Fried emphasized that it is March 11. There is time to get healthier and time for players to step up.
Yankees' Max Fried: Excels in second spring start
Fried pitched four innings in a Grapefruit League game against Detroit on Thursday, allowing one run on one hit while striking out three batters.
Yankees’ Max Fried not focused on filling Gerrit Cole’s shoes in 2025
The New York Yankees entered spring training with more starting pitching than they knew what to do with. Now, they need all the help they can get. Shortly after Juan Soto hopped on the Queens-bound 7-train,
Aaron Boone's Max Fried spring training admission will catch fans' attention
Yankees manager Aaron Boone liked what he saw from Max Fried during spring training amid Gerrit Cole's elbow injury, ...
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Fried shines again while prepping to take larger load for Yanks in '25
This is right around the time of spring when the topic of who will be named Opening Day starter bubbles up around camps. For ...
Yankees Pitching Staff Misses Top 10 Ranking, Leads Injured List Instead
MLB.com recently ranked the top 10 pitching staffs in baseball and notably left the Yankees out. Anthony Castrovince admitted ...
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Yankees’ 2 big-money acqusitions could save their season
The Yankees didn’t hold back this offseason, making two major acquisitions to fortify their roster for a deep playoff push.
Minus Cy Young sidekick, Yankees LHP Max Fried embraces pressure of pinstripes
Plans for a pair of aces are on hold with Gerrit Cole out for the 2025 season before it began, pushing Max Fried to the front ...
Ranking top 10 MLB players who changed teams this offseason: Juan Soto, Kyle Tucker, Max Fried and more
Below, we've done just that by ranking and analyzing the 10 best players who changed MLB teams over the offseason -- be it ...
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Yankees: Good news and bad news after 8-6 win against Tigers
The New York Yankees ran away with an 8-6 victory in spring training on Thursday despite some late-inning turbulence, thanks ...
Max Fried signing pays dividends before he even throws a pitch in pinstripes
When the New York Yankees lost out on Juan Soto to the New York Mets, there was reason to assume they'd pivot and attempt to ...