Max Fried was unbeatable for nearly two months into his first season with the New York Yankees until running into the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

Max Fried's early-season dominance with the New York Yankees has drawn comparisons to Hall of Famer Pedro Martínez.

Think King Kong versus Godzilla in cleats. Max Fried, the industry’s top pick-off artist, staring down the Rays’ Jose Caballero, the American League’s leading base stealer in 2024.

Left-hander Max Fried has been lights-out to open the 2025 MLB season. He isn’t just pitching well—he’s pitching with machine-like efficiency. “His tenure in the Bronx is somewhat ...