Nestor Cortes is known for having a lot of guts. Even before he said he’s willing to risk next season for a ring, everyone knew Cortes had guts going for him. But sometimes guts aren’t enough.

It happened three years ago, on a Thursday night in May before 2,135 witnesses in Rochester, N.Y. You better believe Nestor Cortes remembered the last time he’d walked off the field after ...

Nestor Cortes returned from his elbow injury in time for the World Series before it was completely healed, saying he would risk missing next season with a worsened the injury if it meant he’d ...

LOS ANGELES – As Freddie Freeman turned Dodger Stadium into Blue Heaven on Friday night, Nestor Cortes made the long, awkward walk toward what’s often been hell for those on the wrong side of ...

Cortes resumed playing catch about a week ago and he was scheduled to throw 10-15 pitches in the bullpen and 10-15 pitches to hitters in live batting practice Wednesday. If that goes well ...

Despite not pitching in a game since Sept. 18 due to an elbow injury, Nestor Cortes Jr. didn't feel overwhelmed by the moment before giving up a walk-off grand slam to Freddie Freeman in the Los ...

NEW YORK -- When Nestor Cortes was placed on the injured list on Sept. 25, the New York Yankees weren't optimistic about his chances of pitching again in 2024. Elbow flexor strains often lead to ...

Nestor Cortes had a very up-and-down 2024 season, but more importantly, he hadn’t pitched since September 18 heading into Game 1. That’s over a month off between appearances, and while Cortes ...

LOS ANGELES -- New York Yankees relievers Nestor Cortes and Tim Hill waited for the signal from their manager in the visitors bullpen at Dodger Stadium, tucked down the right-field line ...

Blake added that Cortes threw roughly 20 pitches while using his entire arsenal. He also acknowledged that putting Cortes in a game situation would be a “pretty large jump” after one bullpen ...

And do it all in the World Series. Got it, Nestor Cortes? Advertisement “It’s going to be a tough task,” the New York Yankees left-hander said Tuesday. “But it’s what’s at hand now.” ...

Once you drill beyond that signature moment, though, you're left with the defining tactical decision of Game 1 that preceded it – Yankees manager Aaron Boone's decision to pitch Nestor Cortes in ...