"Gerrit Cole Addresses Pitcher Injury Talk Amid MLB's Elbow Epidemic"

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole expressed frustration with the ongoing dispute between Major League Baseball and the players' association over the pitch clock, likening it to divorced parents unable to agree on how to handle a misbehaving child. Cole, who is currently sidelined with right elbow inflammation, criticized both sides for not addressing the issue collaboratively and emphasized the importance of considering players' concerns. The debate stems from the union's claim that the pitch clock has led to an increase in pitcher injuries, which MLB refutes, citing a research study into the causes of these injuries. Cole highlighted the potential long-term effects of the pitch clock on pitchers' health and urged for a more empathetic approach from MLB.