Max Fried ready to step up for Yankees

Yankees expected to make surprise Max Fried decision after Gerrit Cole injury
The New York Yankees hinted at a surprising choice for their $218 million pitcher with Gerrit Cole out for the season.
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.
More pressure? Yankees’ Max Fried reacts to Gerrit Cole surgery, elevation to No. 1 starter
TAMPA, Fla. — Besides the humongous paychecks Max Fried signed up for when picking the Yankees during his winter free agency, $27.25 million for the next eight seasons for a grand total of $218 million, the now ex-Atlanta Braves staff ace was looking forward to being a No. 1A starter.
'No one is Gerrit Cole': Yanks to lean on Fried in Cole's absence
On the December afternoon Max Fried was formally fitted for pinstripes, the left-hander spoke about looking forward to pairing with Gerrit Cole at the top of the Yankees' rotation, saying that he would be “excited to sit and watch every single one of his starts.
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.
Why Yankees are close to ruling out Max Fried for Opening Day start
The Yankees are scheduled to begin the regular season against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 27 against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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.
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."
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,
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Max Fried Might Not Start Opening Day
New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried may not get the nod on Opening Day. Manager Aaron Boone noted that "it might not ...
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Braves won't have regrets about letting Max Fried walk if this pitcher becomes an ace
The Atlanta Braves losing Max Fried this offseason is going to sting for a long time, but Spencer Schwellenbach emerging as ...
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 ...
Furious Yankees Fans Rip Aaron Boone Following Confusing Opening Day Plan
No one is asking Fried to throw 110 pitches across eight innings on Opening Day. All Yankees fans want is the team to start ...
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 ...
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Yankees’ $218 million investment might need to save the day in 2025
The Yankees didn’t expect to find themselves in this position before Opening Day, but with Gerrit Cole’s elbow injury ...
Yankees’ Max Fried reveals the truth of learning from Roger Clemens
The New York Yankees brought in Max Fried during the offseason to help strengthen their starting rotation. Fried has had the ...
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Yankees GM Implies There Won't Be Pitching Additions Before Opening Day
The New York Yankees’ starting pitching depth has been hit by a speeding bus in recent days. They lost Luis Gil for three ...