NJ.com19d
Yankees had Game 1 almost in bag — until Nestor Cortes served up historic walk-off grand slam
The first walk-off grand slam in World Series history overcame a one-run deficit and gave the Dodgers a 6-3 victory and the series lead — on a fastball served up by left-hander Nestor Cortes ...
Sportskeeda21d
Top 5 memes inspired by Freddie Freeman's walk-off Grand Slam against Nestor Cortes to win World Series Game 1 for Dodgers vs Yankees
The third meme focuses on the obvious - Nestor Cortes is not a reliever. In fact, the appearance out of the bullpen on Friday was the first relief appearance for Cortes since July 2021 ...
USA Today21d
Why the heck did Aaron Boone bring in Nestor Cortes in extras before Freddie Freeman's home run?
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 ...
New York Post21d
Aaron Boone’s Nestor Cortes call was stunning — and not in good way
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 ...
USA Today21d
Why Yankees' Nestor Cortes 'didn’t feel sorry for myself' after World Series blown save
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 ...
New York Post21d
Nestor Cortes was set up to fail in Yankees’ World Series disaster
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 ...
CBSSports.com21d
Aaron Boone's bullpen call of Nestor Cortes backfires as Yankees drop World Series Game 1: 'Liked the matchup'
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 ...
Yahoo! Sports21d
Yankees' Nestor Cortes decision in World Series Game 1 loss is not as outrageous as it seems
That’s exactly what happened after Boone chose Nestor Cortes to pitch in the 10th inning of Game 1 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium. Shohei Ohtani (gulp!) was waiting to hit and there were ...
Sports Illustrated21d
Nestor Cortes Sends Clear Message About World Series Walk-Off Grand Slam After Loss
Yankees manager Aaron Boone had two lefties (Tim Hill and Nestor Cortes) warm in the bullpen to face the left-handed Ohtani, and ultimately went with Cortes — who hadn't pitched in a game since ...
Bleacher Report21d
Yankees' Nestor Cortes: 'I Had All the Confidence in the World' Before Freeman HR
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 ...
The New York Times21d
Yankees’ Nestor Cortes wanted the ball. And all that came with it
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 ...