Cole Celebrates Birthday as Yankees Push Wild Card | New York Yankees News

The Yankees chase a Wild Card lifeline as they face the Rockies, with Cy Young contender Cam Schlittler on the mound and their slim two-game lead hanging in the balance. Before the game, the team honored Gerrit Cole’s 36th birthday — a milestone for the six-time All-Star who’s quietly rebuilding his legacy after a brutal injury layoff. Back from elbow surgery and now 8-8 with a 3.41 ERA since returning, Cole’s comeback has been nothing short of remarkable. With his historic contract still intact and his ace status under scrutiny, Cole’s celebration tonight isn’t just personal — it’s a statement that he’s still the best in baseball. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d7a988877f5bb99