New York Yankees starter Carlos Rodon had already thrown 7.2 innings of scoreless baseball during last weekend’s series opener against the Chicago Cubs. With an 8-0 lead, two outs, and runners on the corners, manager Aaron Boone came out to talk to the 32-year-old who had already thrown 103 pitches. After a brief back-and-forth, Rodon stayed on the mound and retired Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker to complete his eighth inning of work. Rodon’s progress is a sign of personal growth, but could also be seen as a blueprint for how the Yankees must attack the second half of the season.