No more SportsNet LA this weekend, but we do get Joe Davis on the call for Dodgers and Yankees on Saturday. On Fox. Left-hander Nestor Cortes starts for the home team, which means some expected changes to the Dodgers lineup.
The New York Yankees (45-20) host the Los Angeles Dodgers (40-25). The matchup at Yankee Stadium begins at 7:35 PM ET on Saturday. The probable starters are Nestor Cortes Jr.
Two years ago, it was the sweeper. This year, the changeup is the latest off the pitch design conveyor belt. Back in spring 2022, we caught wind of a new phenomenon hot out of the Yankees pitching lab — what Lindsey Adler, then of The Athletic, termed the ‘whirly’ slider.
Tuesday was a frustrating night for the New York Yankees. Despite making history both on the mound and at the plate, the Yankees still came up short against the Los Angeles Angels in their series opener, 4-3.
Cortes labored though the opening innings Wednesday but locked in his command when he needed it most. Given the manner in which the Yankees lost the first
Delving into the newest tool in Nasty Nestor’s arsenal. Back in April, I shared my excitement for Carlos Rodón’s rapid mastery of the changeup. Following his most recent start, Rodón explained that he felt more than before, hitters were really hunting his fastball up in the zone.
When the Yankees eventually welcome Gerrit Cole back from injury, they will face a pivotal decision regarding their starting rotation. Currently, Nestor Cortes might seem like the likely candidate to make way, yet his remarkable outing on Friday night highlighted his considerable worth and experienced presence within the team.
Nestor Cortes allowed just an unearned run in seven stellar innings and the host New York Yankees continued their roll with a 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
The New York Yankees are going to have to make a decision relatively soon.
New York Yankees star pitcher Nestor Cortes got lit up by the Tampa Bay Rays in his latest start on Saturday, May 11, and sounded off on how he performed.
The New York Yankees fell on the road on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, and Nestor Cortes got the start on the rubber for the Yankees. Cortes didn’t have his best outing as he lasted 5.1 innings and he gave up four earned runs and walked three.
The New York Yankees showed off their fine pitching and flexed just enough muscle to secure a series-opening victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
Coming off an injury-shortened 2023 season, the New York Yankees were hoping to see Nestor Cortes return to his ways on the mound, but so far 2024 hasn't treated the lefty kindly.
New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes looks to continue his success against the host Baltimore Orioles when the teams play the middle game of a three-game series on Tuesday.
New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes is getting called for a strike by Major League Baseball. The league informed the hurler that a recent pump-fake pitch he threw against the Cleveland Guardians isn’t legal, per the Associated Press.
Nestor Cortes is known for his tricky moves when on the mound, but he may have gone too far on Sunday.
Between Nestor Cortes Jr.'s heroics on the mound and positive news concerning Gerrit Cole's rehab, it was an encouraging night for the Yankees.
Many were shocked to see the Yankees openly posting about prop bets on the official team account. They did so on Thursday, going as far as to point out when starting pitcher Nestor Cortes hit the over on strikeouts.
The New York Yankees have decided their starting pitcher on Opening Day - and they went with a fan favorite. Meredith Marakovits, the Yankees' clubhouse reporter for YES Network, announced that Nestor Cortes Jr.
Unmoved by Cortes’ fashion statement, the Twins proceeded to shell him in the game.
The New York Yankees were derailed by injuries during the 2023 season, an issue that has been a constant for the organization throughout the past few years.
Nestor Cortes seems to have reclaimed his “nasty” moniker as this year’s Spring Training trudges along. Cortes also claims that his nagging shoulder is feeling “the best it’s ever been” after a solid outing on Sunday.
Little went well in 2023 for the New York Yankees, but there's some hope for optimism in 2024.
The New York Yankees’ hopes of making a late run for a playoff spot took another hit on Friday. The Yankees announced that they are placing starting pitcher Nestor Cortes on the IL with a rotator cuff strain.
New York Yankees starter Nestor Cortes may not pitch again this season due to his latest injury concern.
Nestor Cortes, who’s been out since late May due to a rotator cuff strain in his left shoulder, will return to the rotation and take the mound against the Astros.
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