Clay Holmes

Gerrit Cole and the Yankees are struggling to the finish line.Image: Getty ImagesOctober of last year may feel like an eternity ago, but take yourselves back for a moment. The Yankees were 92-70, securing a wildcard spot on the last day of…

Gerrit Cole has an ERA over 4.00 since July 1. Just thought you’d want to know.Image: Getty ImagesWell no, not for you and me. Chances are, unless you’re in the tri-state area or grew up there, you could give a flying fuck whether the…

Illustration: Getty ImagesI can’t believe what I’m about to say: The Angels have to trade Shohei Ohtani.Bear with me.I’m not saying this is a decision they’ll enjoy making. And it’ll be close to impossible to “win” a trade in which you’re…

Illustration: Getty ImagesI suppose one of the things that makes me feel old, one of the many things, is how I would perceive the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry versus someone who is 30 or under. I lived long enough in the era of the Yankees…

Image: Getty ImagesThe hope for most teams before and after the trade deadline is that their new acquisitions will lead to either some sort of inspirational turnaround or make it clear just how much more they’re solidified for the playoffs.…