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The Marlins bring ace Sandy Alcántara back to the mound as a potential spark. The Yankees ride a hot start with Max Fried and a returning Gerrit Cole in a clash of power and pitching.
April 4, 2026
The Marlins ride a potential Alcántara comeback into a high-stakes test against the red-hot Yankees and their stacked pitching. Deep arms, late-inning drama, and a Friday showdown.
This article ranks and profiles MLB players #70-66 on the 2025 Top 100 list. Fernando Tatis Jr. (#70) is highlighted as a dynamic five-tool player who transitioned from shortstop to win a Gold Glove in right field with the Padres. Bryan Reynolds (#69) is praised as a consistent switch-hitting outfielder who signed the largest contract in Pirates history. Josh Hader (#68) is described as an elite reliever who joined the Astros on a $95M deal and recently recorded his 200th career save. Tanner Scott (#67) emerged as a dominant lefty reliever who signed a $72M contract with the Dodgers after splitting 2024 between Miami and San Diego. Gerrit Cole (#66) rounds out the group as the Yankees ace who won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award unanimously but will miss 2025 recovering from Tommy John surgery.
May 15, 2025
Yankees star pitcher Gerrit Cole will miss the 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John Surgery, a procedure to repair a torn elbow ligament. Recovery typically takes 12–18 months. With Cole out, Carlos Rodon will start Opening Day, and newly signed Max Fried is expected to become the team’s ace. The Yankees' projected rotation now includes Rodon, Fried, Stroman, Warren, and Carrasco as they aim to stay competitive despite the setback.
April 11, 2025
