Gerrit Cole struggles with home runs as Yankees approach playoffs
ESPN MLB • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole has allowed seven home runs over his past two appearances, marking a career high for a two-start span. During a game on Saturday against the New York Mets, Cole exited after 4.1 innings having surrendered three home runs and five earned runs. The veteran right-hander has now allowed at least three earned runs in each of his last four outings, reversing a trend of stability established earlier this season. Cole spent the first portion of the year recovering from surgery and has made 20 starts since his mid-May debut. With the postseason approaching, his inability to prevent long balls has introduced uncertainty into the Yankees' starting rotation. The club currently looks to evaluate his form as they prepare for a playoff run alongside other starters including Carlos Rodon, Max Fried, and Will Warren.
- •Gerrit Cole allowed seven home runs across his last two starts.
- •Cole surrendered three home runs and five earned runs against the New York Mets on Saturday.
- •The pitcher has given up at least three earned runs in four consecutive starts.
- •Cole holds a 3.67 ERA across 20 starts this season.
- •The Yankees rotation also includes Carlos Rodon, Max Fried, and Will Warren.
- 11:10 PMESPN MLB — Yankees' Cole says cause for latest poor outing 'tough to pin down'
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees have clear Gerrit Cole problem ahead of playoffs
"New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was once considered to be arguably the best starter in the game. Since returning from Tommy John surgery recovery earlier this season, Cole has endured ups and downs. The home run ball has been his kryptonite in recent action. Cole exited the Yankees’ game on Saturday against the New York Mets after […] The post Yankees have clear Gerrit Cole problem ahead of playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, one of the most cerebral pitchers in the majors, could not make the proper adjustments to pitch deeper into Saturday's 12-2 loss to the Mets. Afterward, he said answers eluded him.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 12, 2026, 11:10 PMYankees' Cole says cause for latest poor outing 'tough to pin down'
Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, one of the most cerebral pitchers in the majors, could not make the proper adjustments to pitch deeper into Saturday's 12-2 loss to the Mets. Afterward, he said answers eluded him.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 8:45 PMYankees have clear Gerrit Cole problem ahead of playoffs
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was once considered to be arguably the best starter in the game. Since returning from Tommy John surgery recovery earlier this season, Cole has endured ups and downs. The home run ball has been his kryptonite in recent action. Cole exited the Yankees’ game on Saturday against the New York Mets after […] The post Yankees have clear Gerrit Cole problem ahead of playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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