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Yankees' Max Fried: Steady Leader Ready for Opening Day

3/15/2026

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Max Fried, the New York Yankees' starting pitcher, heads into Opening Day in San Francisco.
He posted a 2.86 ERA over 32 starts in his first year.
He feels steadier in the Bronx and values teamwork, aiming to support younger pitchers Cam Schlittler and Will Warren.
Manager Aaron Boone praised Fried for leadership and commitment during spring training.
Fried looks forward to learning from Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón.

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Story summary

Max Fried, the New York Yankees' starting pitcher, heads into Opening Day in San Francisco.
He posted a 2.86 ERA over 32 starts in his first year.
He feels steadier in the Bronx and values teamwork, aiming to support younger pitchers Cam Schlittler and Will Warren.
Manager Aaron Boone praised Fried for leadership and commitment during spring training.
Fried looks forward to learning from Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón.