The Klubermensch, the Klubot, the Klubermeister, the Kloob... Kudos, Klubos!

Congrats to Corey Kluber, who last night showed the world that a man can come back from just about anything, as he inscribed himself into Yankee history with his first no-hitter. 

Because we smart-mouthed know-it-alls at IT IS HIGH never hold back on condemnations of underperforming Yankees (or their owners), we need to acknowledge when someone has given us a game for the ages... and that's what the 35-year-old Kluber did last night.

Mr. Kluber, sir... bravo!

Along with Kluber - now 4-2 with an ERA of  2.86, All-Star game starter? - let us praise several lesser-known extras for their role in the night:

Kyle Higashioka, for catching the game. He has become the starting catcher and accomplished the impossible: He's made Gary Sanchez a better player. Behind every masterpiece pitching performance is a brilliant game by the catcher. Kudos to Higgy.

Tyler Wade, for coming off the bench and saving the night. After starting RF Ryan LaMarre tweaked something running to first - a sad moment for a fringe player - Wade, an infielder, took over. In a night that threatened to be unbearably frustrating - the team hit into five double-plays - Wade came through. His triple scored the game's first run. And in ninth, after being told by Brett Gardner that they would have to dive after any ball, Wade ran down a liner that looked like trouble. He made it look easy, but only because he is the fastest man on the team and that he got a great jump. Kudos to Wade, who deserves a shot to win the lefty slot at 2B. 

Eric Cressey, a Yankee management widget, who was hired last year to overhaul their conditioning programs. Cressey worked with Kluber over the winter, and he clearly pushed the team to sign the free agent. He set up Kluber's audition for scouts but gave the Yankees the inside track and Brian Cashman - yes, the odious magnet for IT IS HIGH critics - deserves credit for signing onto it. Of course, Kluber isn't home free - at 35, he's always a tweak away from oblivion - but damn, a no-hitter is a no-hitter, and nobody can ever take it back. Kudos, Mr. Cressey!

Michael - (I can't believe I'm writing this) - Kay, who did a masterful job of calling the game on YES. He didn't overplay it. He didn't ignore it. And when the final out landed in Luke Voit's glove, Kay shouted that Kluber had pitched his way into history. Kudos, Kay. 

A sad night for LaMarre, who likely goes on the injured list and then back to Scranton. For whatever it's worth, Estevan Florial - the Yankee preferred OF hope - came up four times last night for the Railriders and never put his bat on the ball - walking once, and fanning thrice.

We're going to have to do something about the outfield. But for now, let's enjoy it. On the IT IS HIGH Scale of Celebrations, this gets the full THREE TAYS.