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Cole and Fried make first start together in Yankees rotation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 3:20 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Cole and Fried make first start together in Yankees rotation

Summary

Gerrit Cole and Max Fried pitched together for the first time in the Yankees rotation during a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates in New York. Cole struck out 11 over seven innings but did not earn a decision in the opener, which the Yankees lost 5-3 in 10 innings. Fried, returning from injury, dominated in the nightcap, throwing five innings of one-hit ball in a 2-0 victory. Both pitchers are central to the Yankees' plans as they look to fortify their rotation with Aaron Judge still sidelined by injury.

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•New York loses first game 5-3 in 10 innings during doubleheader
•Cole strikes out 11 but allows three runs
•Fried pitches five innings, allowing one hit and striking out seven
•Yankees seek rotation stability with Judge out
•New York manager Aaron Boone aims for continued strength in pitching staff

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3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Cole and Fried together in Yankees rotation for the first time, and their numbers add to Judge's 99

What they're saying

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While the Yankees still are missing Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole and Max Fried pitched together in New York's rotation for first time and their numbers add to the injured captain's 99. Displaying $542 million worth of aces, the Yankees sent the pair to the mound in a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
— Yahoo Sportsby RONALD BLUM

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