On Saturday, the New York Yankees are playing the second game of their series with the Atlanta Braves (in the Bronx).
They are coming off a 3-2 win on Friday.
Gerrit Cole got the start on Saturday, going 7.0 innings with nine strikeouts (and two earned runs).
UPDATE: The Yankees won 5-4.
Yankees Announced Gerrit Cole News
GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on August 08, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
During the game, the Yankees announced that Cole had reached a career milestone with the franchise.
They wrote (via X): “Congratulations to Gerrit Cole for reaching 1,000 Strikeouts as a Yankee 🔥”
Cole is in the middle of his 6th season pitching for the Yankees.
The six-time MLB All-Star has also had stops with the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates.
ESPN Insights wrote (before the game): “Former Cy Young winners will face off today in the Bronx as Chris Sale and Gerrit Cole take the hill. These two are among the active leaders in a number of stats, each ranking top 5 among active pitchers in Wins, Strikeouts and ERA ⚾️”
These two are among the active leaders in a number of stats, each ranking top 5 among active pitchers in Wins, Strikeouts and ERA ⚾️
Social Media On Cole
GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees is taken out of the game during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Here’s what people were saying about Cole on Saturday:
@CrosbyBaseball: “Sure the Braves got two off of Gerrit Cole in the 5th, but it really feels like they let him off the hook a bit there – two strikeouts and a lineout with two runners on, all after four consecutive hits (in a seven-pitch span)”
@YankeesMuse: “Gerrit Cole has a 1.90 BB/9 this season, which is the 8th lowest in MLB (min. 80 IP).”
@yankeesvision: “Gerrit Cole looks like prime Gerrit Cole right now. 2.61 ERA and 10.89 K/9 over last 6 starts. This is against all playoff teams and/or elite offenses. (TB, LAD, PIT, CWS, CHC, ATL)”
GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees reacts after pitching during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on August 08, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
@pamsson: “Gerrit Cole has 82 pitches through seven innings against one of the better offenses in MLB. Man is 1000% back.”
Sarah Langs: “Gerrit Cole is the 13th pitcher with at least 1,000 strikeouts with the Yankees He got there in 139 games, the fewest of anyone on the list”
New York Yankees Announce Gerrit Cole News During Braves Game