Fans hoping the New York Yankees would avenge their 2024 World Series loss this season were hit with a devastating gut-punch in spring training. New York’s ace Gerrit Cole underwent Tommy John surgery and was lost for the year.

The notorious procedure generally requires a 12- to 18-month recovery. The team already announced that Cole won’t be ready for Opening Day in 2026. But the pitcher is progressing in his rehab. And on Saturday, he threw off a mound at Yankee Stadium, per the New York Daily News’ Gary Phillips.

Cole could be heard saying “Hell yeah” after delivering a pitch in the Yankees’ bullpen. Fans likely share the six-time All-Star’s sentiment as his throwing session is surely a welcome sight. While he won’t be ready to rejoin New York’s rotation at the start of next s

See Full Page