Those odds should have worked against the Yankees, who seemed poised to dominate most opponents when this truncated season started. Through 41 games — about a quarter of a typical 162-game season — the Yankees had used 23 pitchers, more than they used all season a decade ago. since then, especially in starters’ workloads, but the Yankees have taken the trend to the extreme. No Yankees starter has worked 200 innings since C.C. In 32 games not started by Cole, the Yankees’ starter has worked more than five innings only eight times.

Source: New York Times September 08, 2020 20:31 UTC