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The non-run-it-back pitchers have opened the door to more Yankees possibilities

Nypost · · 224 words · By Joel Sherman
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What to know about Pitching Rotation Strength

The return of Gerrit Cole always loomed to differentiate the 2026 Yankees from the 2025 version, and so did the one significant outside — and potential upside — move made in the offseason, the acquisition of Ryan Weathers.

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Techniques found 1
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What happened

The return of Gerrit Cole always loomed to differentiate the 2026 Yankees from the 2025 version, and so did the one significant outside — and potential upside — move made in the offseason, the acquisition of Ryan Weathers.

Why it matters

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Common ground

Sign Up NowBecause if it worked out, the Yankees could form a deep, dynamic rotation capable of elevating them during the regular season and giving them an avenue to win in the postseason.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/sports/the-yankees-rotation-could-be-the-key-to-up…

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 70% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Max Fried... has an elbow issue”
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Two independent cross-references from the NY Post confirm Max Fried has an elbow injury and was diagnosed on May 15.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Yankees rotation that just lost lefty Max Fried to an elbow injury for approximately a month.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/19/sports/gerrit-cole-making-yank…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — When Fried was originally diagnosed with the injury May 15, the Yankees said he would get more imaging “in a few weeks [or when asymptomatic] to further determine when Fried can resume throwing.”
https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/sports/max-fried-throwing-agai…
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Claim 2: “Clarke Schmidt still rehabbing from his Tommy John procedure”
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A cross-reference from the NY Post explicitly states Clarke Schmidt is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and moving his rehab to New York.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Atlanta Braves are a National League ballclub (1966–present) previously located in Milwaukee 1953–1965 (Milwaukee Braves) and in Boston 1871–1952. The Boston teams are sometimes called Boston Red …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves_all-time_roster
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Clarke Douglas Schmidt (born February 20, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). Schmidt played college baseball for the South Caro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarke_Schmidt
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wulf Dietrich Christian Schmidt, later known as Harry Williamson (7 December 1911 – 19 October 1992) was a Danish citizen who became a double agent working for Britain against Nazi Germany during the …
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Claim 3: “their greatest asset to end a title drought dating to 2009”
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Multiple web sources and reference materials confirm the New York Yankees last won the World Series in 2009, and that their drought continued through the 2025 season.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Yankees season is the 124th season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Yankees_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1998 season was the 96th season played by the New York Yankees. Widely regarded as one of the greatest teams in baseball history, the Yankees finished with a franchise record regular-season standi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_New_York_Yankees_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League (A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees
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Claim 4: “the acquisition of Ryan Weathers”
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Wikipedia explicitly states that Ryan Weathers is a pitcher for the New York Yankees. Additionally, web search results detail the trade from the Miami Marlins to the Yankees.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Yankees season is the 124th season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Yankees_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League (A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ryan David Weathers (born December 17, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Pad…
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Claim 5: “How Cole has come back after Tommy John surgery — 12 ²/₃ shutout innings in two starts”
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Multiple web sources confirm Gerrit Cole returned from Tommy John surgery and delivered two dominant shutout starts: one for 6 innings against the Rays and a second where he struck out 10 over 6.2 innings, totaling 12 2/3 shutout innings.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 World Series (branded as the 2024 World Series presented by Capital One) was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2024 season. The 120th edition of the World Series, it wa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gerrit Alan Cole (born September 8, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirat…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jameson Lee Taillon ( TY-ohn; born November 18, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsbur…
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Claim 6: “Luis Gil (shoulder) sidelined”
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Multiple web search results from May 8, 2026, confirm Luis Gil was placed on the injured list at Triple-A due to shoulder inflammation.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 8, 2026 ... Luis Gil landed on the injured list at Triple-A with right shoulder inflammation and will be shut down from throwing for at least three ...
https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/sports/yankees-luis-gil-hits-i…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 8, 2026 ... 4992 likes, 89 comments - yankeesavenue on May 8, 2026: "NEWS: Luis Gil has landed on Injured List at Triple-A with shoulder inflammation.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 6, 2025 ... -- New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil will be sidelined for at least three months because of his lat strain and designated hitter Giancarlo ...
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44137753/yankees-stanton…
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