The Yankees will debut their new left-hander and face their former left-hander on Saturday. In the second game of the season, Yankees fans will finally get to see Max Fried in pinstripes. Ironically, he will make his debut against the man he replaced, Nestor Cortes. A beloved, blue-collar Yankee, Cortes returns just months after he was traded to the Beewers for closer Devin Williams.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
When:
Saturday, March 29, 2025 | First pitch at 1:05 p.m. ET
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How to Watch:
- TV: YES Network (Yankees broadcast) | FDSWI (Brewers broadcast)
How to Listen:
- MLB At-Bat App (Live radio streams for both teams)
Why to Watch:
1. Nestor Cortes makes his first start against the Yankees
Cortes was more than just a fan favorite in New York—he was a clubhouse glue guy, an underdog All-Star, and one of the more beloved personalities in recent Yankee memory. Now with the Brewers, he’s starting Game 2 of the season in the Bronx. While he’s pitched in relief against the Yankees before, this will be his first start facing his former teammates, many of whom he still calls friends. Expect a warm reception. After that, it’s game on.
2. Max Fried makes his Yankees debut as their new ace
With Gerrit Cole out for the year, Fried is the one expected to carry the rotation—and today is his first chance to show he’s up for it. The Yankees brought him in to stabilize the staff and lead a group full of question marks. This isn’t just his season debut—it’s his first start in pinstripes, at home, with expectations sky high. A sharp outing would go a long way in calming nerves across the Bronx.
