Yankees Pitcher Wins 2025 Gold Glove Award
Two New York Yankees players were finalists for 2025 Gold Glove Awards, and as awards season gets underway, one has emerged as the best defender in the MLB at his position.
Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried has won the Gold Glove Award for the pitcher position in 2025 — the fourth of his career, and his first as a Yankee.
Max Fried has won the 2025 AL Gold Glove for the pitcher position!🔥
— Fireside Yankees (@FiresideYankees) November 3, 2025
Congrats, Max!🏆#Yankees pic.twitter.com/fOgoQuHnz5
Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon, who was acquired at the trade deadline from the Colorado Rockies, was passed over for the award at his position, losing to Cincinnati Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes.
Fried and McMahon
This season, Fried relayed a story about McMahon's work ethic since joining the team, sharing that McMahon wanted Fried to get him the ball as much as possible.
“He wants the ball,” Max Fried said in September, h/t the New York Post's Dan Martin. “He tells me every day, ‘Get me the ball. Get me as much as you can today.’ When you have someone over there, that’s really excited about fielding the ball and being a part of it, the plays he makes take a lot of pressure off of you. I am really happy that he’s over there.”
In 2025, Max Fried was one of the Yankees' most reliable starters, finishing the regular season with a 2.86 ERA in 32 games, with a 19-5 record (the best in the league).
Fried in Pinstripes
Fried went through one rough patch this season, which coincided with a blister he was dealing with during the All Star break. The minor injury kept him out of the All Star Game, and when he returned to regular play, he had a seven-game stretch that had everyone questioning his abilities. Fried headed into the All Star break with a 1.92 ERA, and in a seven-game stretch of starts following the break, logged a 6.00 ERA. He managed to pull it back together, clearly, and is expected to be a regular part of the Yankees' starting rotation again in 2026.
Fried made his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves in 2017 and played there until 2024. He won his first three Gold Gloves with the Braves, in 2020, 2021 (when he won the World Series with them) and 2022. Fried is currently on an eight-year, $218 million contract with the Yankees, which he signed in December 2024. The surest starters for the beginning of the Yankees' 2026 season are Fried and young upstart Cam Schlittler, who burst onto the scene from Triple-A this past summer.
One Trade Brad Holmes Must Make to Save the Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions’ strength has always been their offensive line, tough, disciplined, and the heartbeat of Dan Campbell’s offense. But after Sunday’s 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, that strength just took a major hit.
Starting left guard Christian Mahogany was carted off the field in the fourth quarter with a knee injury. After the game, Campbell confirmed the bad news: Mahogany will be out for a “long time,” likely until
As if that weren’t enough, right guard Tate Ratledge, the second-round rookie who’s been one of the Lions’ most pleasant surprises this season, also left the game with a shoulder injury before later returning. His status for Week 10 is uncertain.
Simply put: depth at guard has become an emergency.
The Problem: Depth Disaster in the Trenches
Before Sunday, Detroit’s biggest offensive line concern was tackle depth behind Taylor Decker and
The interior offensive line has been the backbone of the Lions’ elite run game, paving the way for Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, and protecting Jared Goff from interior pressure. Losing two guards at once threatens that identity.
That’s why GM Brad Holmes can’t afford to wait.
The Solution: Call the Titans About Kevin Zeitler
If there’s one name that makes perfect sense for Detroit right now, it’s
Zeitler, who spent the 2024 season with the Lions, was a steady and reliable force at right guard before signing with the Tennessee Titans in free agency. The Titans are currently rebuilding, sitting at the bottom of the AFC South with no realistic playoff path, making Zeitler a prime trade candidate.
At 35, he’s not a long-term answer, but he’s exactly what the Lions need right now: a smart, physical, veteran guard who already knows the system and can step in immediately.
A trade for Zeitler wouldn’t break the bank. A mid-to-late round pick should get it done, especially with Tennessee likely eager to offload salary.
Why Zeitler Fits Perfectly
- Familiarity: Zeitler already thrived under Campbell and offensive line coach Hank Fraley.
- Leadership: He’d bring instant stability to a young locker room that’s dealt with major injuries.
- Consistency: Even at his age, Zeitler remains a dependable offensive guard.
Plugging him next to
The Bottom Line
The Detroit Lions
Reuniting with
This isn’t a luxury move. It’s a must.
