The Yankees kinda stink right now, and a flat trade deadline seemed to take out what little wind remained in their sails. If there’s a silver lining, it’s that tonight should be one of the best pitching matchups of the year, as two of the leading Cy Young candidates in the AL square off in the Bronx.
Fresh off his seven inning, shutout performance against the Orioles, Cole would be the odds-on favorite for the AL Cy Young if the voting was held today. He’s on a serious roll of late, striking out 26 batters and allowing just three runs over his last three starts.