# 2026 Yankees pitching highlights

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-yankees-pitching-highlights
> Updated: 2026-08-14T20:15:39.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

In late July 2026, New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole delivered two notable starts. On July 21, Cole struck out 11 batters over seven innings but issued a walk and the Yankees fell 5–3 in ten innings to the Pittsburgh Pirates, who hit two home runs off him. The same day, Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto Yoshin earned his first regular‑season complete game, beating the Yankees 8–2.

A week later, on July 27, Cole threw a six‑inning shutout against the Chicago White Sox, allowing just four hits and striking out seven. His performance helped the Yankees secure a 3–2 victory despite a late White Sox rally. The game also featured a Bet365 promotion targeting bettors on the series.

By mid-August, Cole was scheduled to start against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Entering the matchup with a 6-5 record and a 3.35 ERA, Cole has demonstrated a shift in pitching style during the 2026 season, relying more on pitch movement and a high called strike percentage rather than aggressive high-zone fastballs. At that time, the Yankees held a 68-53 record and maintained a playoff position.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Gerrit Cole set to pitch for Yankees against Blue Jays

The New York Yankees face the Toronto Blue Jays in an exclusive Apple TV broadcast, featuring Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole on the mound.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gerrit-cole-set-to-pitch-for-yankees-against-blue-jays

### 2026-07-27: Yankees rally to beat White Sox 3-2 on Gerrit Cole's six‑inning shutout

Gerrit Cole threw six shutout innings as the Yankees beat the White Sox 3‑2, despite a ninth‑inning rally. Bet365 promoted a $150 bonus bet for the game.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yankees-rally-to-beat-white-sox-3-2-on-gerrit-coles-sixinning-shutout

### 2026-07-21: Yankees see Gerrit Cole's 11‑K start and Yamamoto Yoshin's first complete game in 2026 series

Gerrit Cole struck out 11 for the Yankees in a 5‑3 loss to the Pirates, while Dodgers' Yamamoto Yoshin threw his first MLB complete game, leading an 8‑2 win over New York.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yankees-see-gerrit-coles-11k-start-and-yamamoto-yoshins-first-complete-game-in-2026-series

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