Yankees LHP Max Fried embraces pressure of pinstripes

Why Yankees are close to ruling out Max Fried for Opening Day start
The Yankees’ $218 million free agent signing indeed will be regarded as the new staff ace, but it’s unlikely two-time All-Star Max Fried will debut in pinstripes on Opening Day.
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.
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 of the New York Yankees' rotation.
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.
Narrowing down Yankees’ Opening Day starter choices with Max Fried unlikely to get ball
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Fried signed a historic $218 million contract to be at the top of the rotation for the next eight years. The lefty built an ...
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'No one is Gerrit Cole': Yanks to lean on Fried in Cole's absence
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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 ...
Yankees superstar is focused on his role after ace’s season-ending injury
New York Yankees frontliner Max Fried is remaining pragmatic after the team lost ace Gerrit Cole for the year. Yankees: ...
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 ...
"Not try to be someone I'm not": Yankees' pitcher Max Fried opens up about new role in the Yankees following Gerrit Cole's injury update
Yankees pitcher Max Fried spoke about the pressure of replacing Gerrit Cole following his injury, emphasizing his focus on ...
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 addition could use new pitch to fill big shoes
Max Fried was signed to be the co-ace of the New York Yankees, but everyone expected Gerrit Cole to be their top dog in the ...