MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 8: Gio Urshela #29 of the New York Yankees congratulates Gary Sanchez #24 on a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning of the game at Target Field on June 8, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Yankees defeated the Twins 8-4. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
OK, now it’s becoming a bit of a problem that Yankees ace Gerrit Cole essentially requires Kyle Higashioka to catch for him in Gary Sánchez’s place.
Especially since we now know the real driver of Cole’s mastery isn’t Higgy at all, but rather Spider Tack.