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TSN Archives: Lou Gehrig’s Death Shocks All in Game (June 5, 1941)

After Lou Gehrig, 37, succumbed June 2, 1941, to ALS, The Sporting News, in addition to multiple stories about "the Iron Horse," wrote in an unsigned editorial: "Gehrig's baseball deeds were dwarfed by the courage with which he met his last fight."

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TSN Archives: Babe Ruth bookends — Yankees acquire Ruth, Babe Ruth Day 1947

New York icon Babe Ruth became much more than just a record-shattering slugger. He was a phenomenon, and The Sporting News (est. 1886) chronicled it all, including here: his acquisition by the Yankees from the Red Sox and 1947's Babe Ruth Day, as his health declined.

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How Cristian Javier, Astros' bullpen combined to log first no-hitter against Yankees in 19 years

The Astros are the only team to no-hit the Yankees since 1958, and they've now done it twice.

Jacob Camenker

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Aaron Judge contract, explained: Yankees star reaches settlement for 2022 salary to avoid arbitration hearing

Aaron Judge and the Yankees came to a surprising settlement ahead of the star outfielder's arbitration hearing Friday.

Kevin Skiver

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Aaron Judge salary arbitration, explained: Why Yankees star's MVP-level 2022 season won't help him in contract hearing

Aaron Judge's contract has become one of the hottest topics in baseball after an utterly scorching start.

Kevin Skiver

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Yankees reach 50 wins, by the numbers: How 2022 team compares to 1998 World Series winners

The Yankees are matching the pace of their 1998 squad that finished with a then-record 114-48 record.

Edward Sutelan

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Why umpires in Yankees vs. Rays took 16 minutes to decide whether to punish Aaron Boone for slowing game down

New York reliever Lucas Luetge was allowed to come in after a lengthy conversation about a mound visit by the manager.

Kevin Skiver

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Nestor Cortes vs. Shane McClanahan by the numbers: What to know about Rays-Yankees' duel of aces

Cortes and McClanahan have been two of the American League's best pitchers. Here's what you need to know about them ahead of their matchup on Wednesday.

Edward Sutelan

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Cubs' Frank Schwindel throws slowest pitch ever to be home run as Yankees' Kyle Higashioka clobbers eephus

Frank Schwindel's pitch traveled to the plate at just 35.1 mph, if you can believe it.

Jacob Camenker

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Nestor Cortes leads list of 10 standouts who deserve to be first-time All-Stars

Here are five position players, three starting pitchers and two relievers who deserve to make their All-Star debuts in Los Angeles next month.

Ryan Fagan

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Yankees' Nestor Cortes gets inappropriate nickname from Twins announcer Jim Kaat

Jim Kaat said in passing during Thursday's broadcast that his nickname for Nestor Cortes is 'Nestor the Molester'.

Kevin Skiver

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Josh Donaldson: It was 'tough to hear' criticism from Yankees teammates after Tim Anderson controversy

Josh Donaldson continues to maintain that the whole incident between him and Tim Anderson was a misunderstanding.

Jacob Camenker

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Derek Jeter finally joins Twitter just in time to promote 'The Captain' docuseries in classic Jeter move

Not for nothing, but Michael Jordan didn't make an account before 'The Last Dance'.

Kevin Skiver

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Yankees, Rays tweet to raise awareness about gun violence: Every fact shared by teams' accounts

The two organizations teamed up to share sobering facts about gun violence.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees, Rays forgo game coverage on social media, post gun violence facts in wake of Uvalde shootings

The two teams opted to bring attention to one of the country's most challenging issues.

Joe Rivera

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Josh Donaldson issues statement, has 'a mutual understanding' with Tim Anderson, apologizes to Jackie Robinson's family

Donaldson has been under fire after he called Anderson "Jackie" during a game between the Yankees and White Sox.

Edward Sutelan

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Tim Anderson says Josh Donaldson's 'Jackie' remark began in 2019: 'He knew exactly what he was doing'

Josh Donaldson got a one-game suspension for his part in a benches-clearing brawl between the White Sox and Yankees on Saturday.

Kevin Skiver

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White Sox's Joe Kelly rips 'douche' Josh Donaldson, calls out Yankees 3B for 'racist remark'

The Chicago reliever is not a fan of Josh Donaldson, clearly.

Joe Rivera

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Josh Donaldson controversy and suspension, explained: Light discipline of Yankees 3B for 'Jackie' comments 'incredibly disappointing and plain frustrating'

The Yankee third baseman was handed a one-game suspension for a jab sent towards Tim Anderson.

Joe Rivera

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Tim Anderson clubs home run vs. Yankees, shushes crowd, has message for Bronx faithful

After a weekend of drama, out-of-context quotes and a conversation that many are unqualified to have, Anderson got the ultimate revenge on the Yankees.

Joe Rivera

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Josh Donaldson's 'Jackie' crack isn't a joking matter to Tim Anderson: 'Disrespectful'

Donaldson called Anderson "Jackie," as in Jackie Robinson. He claimed he was making an inside joke about Anderson's referring to himself three years ago as "today's Jackie Robinson."

David Suggs

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Yankees cut prospect Jake Sanford after accusations he stole from teammates, scammed fans

The Yankees abruptly released the minor league outfielder. Now we know why.

Jacob Camenker

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Yankees' Aaron Judge bet on himself, and so far, it's paying off big for new contract

Judge is currently off to a ridiculous start, even through a small sample size.

Joe Rivera

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Benches 'clear' in Yankees vs. White Sox as Tim Anderson takes umbrage with Josh Donaldson tag

Yankees vs. White Sox looks like it may end up being a testy series.

Kevin Skiver

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Why Blue Jays pitcher, pitching coach, manager were ejected in one-inning span during loss to Yankees

The Blue Jays lost three key members of their team in a one-inning span. Here's why Charlie Montoyo, Pete Walker and Yimi Garcia were ejected Tuesday against the Yankees.

Jacob Camenker

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How once-tied Yankees and Red Sox became miles apart in AL East standings

Through 10 games this season, the Yankees and Red Sox owned identical 5-5 records and were nestled a game behind the Blue Jays in the AL East standings. Thing have changed dramatically since then.

Ryan Fagan

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Why Rangers' Chris Woodward is wrong about Yankee Stadium 'little-league ballpark' label

Both teams can use the short porch, Chris.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees' Aaron Judge meets fans who went viral over a gifted home run ball

Baseball is pretty cool sometimes.

David Suggs

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'Yankee letter,' explained: What's revealed in early release of letter by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred

The letter appears to vindicate the Yankees, with commissioner Rob Manfred saying that the claims by the Red Sox that the Yankees used YES cameras to steal signs "are without merit."

Edward Sutelan

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Yankees fans pelt Guardians players with trash following NY walk-off win, face-to-face with Myles Straw

A wildly entertaining Yankees-Guardians game had an ugly ending as fans threw trash into the outfield following Gleyber Torres' dramatic walk-off single.

David Suggs

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Yankees make correct baseball play by walking Miguel Cabrera, avoid giving up 3,000th hit; Tigers make them pay one batter later

Regardless of what you think of the fun factor, the New York Yankees living up to their billing of Baseball's Evil Empire with Miguel Cabrera made baseball sense.

Kevin Skiver

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Tigers allow two runs to score on hilarious botched infield pop fly vs. Yankees

Not exactly the way you draw it up in the baseball textbooks.

Joe Rivera

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Gerrit Cole by the numbers: Yankees' ace has nightmarish outing vs. Tigers to continue poor 2022 start

The right-hander has looked like anything but an ace early in the 2022 season. Here's how bad he has been.

Joe Rivera

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Roger Clemens not upset with Hall of Fame snub: 'I played the game the right way,' he tells 'KayRod' ESPN telecast

Roger Clemens apparently isn't too worried about missing out on the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Jacob Camenker

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Aaron Judge contract extension: Brian Cashman announces no deal with Yankees superstar

Opening Day is here — and so is deadline day for the Yankees and Aaron Judge to get an extension done.

Joe Rivera

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How to watch Yankees games without cable: Full TV schedule, streams for 2022 Opening Day & more

The chase for 28 is on again. For those hoping to catch Yankee games without cable, here's how you can.

Joe Rivera

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The Sporting News and Opening Day

MLB's Opening Day in 2022 marks the start of the 136th season that The Sporting News has covered baseball. We've seen things, going back to 1886.

Bob Hille

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Yankees predictions 2022: Why New York won't be as bad as everybody thinks this season

New York baseball fans weren't thrilled by the lack of star free agent signings from the Bronx Bombers. That doesn't mean they should be counted out in 2022.

Edward Sutelan

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Five big questions in the AL East, starting with the Yankees' vaccination issues

Can four teams from the AL East make the postseason? It’s going to be a question all season as the Yankees, Blue Jays, Rays and Red Sox make noise.

Ryan Fagan

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Josh Donaldson trade details: Yankees add slugger, parting with Gary Sanchez, Gio Urshela

The Yankees and Twins agreed on a blockbuster trade on the eve of spring training.

Jacob Camenker

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Clint Frazier sounds happy that he's not a Yankee anymore

Frazier signed a contract with the Cubs earlier in December, and he sounds glad to be heading to the Second City.

Joe Rivera

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Derek Jeter responds to Carlos Correa's comments: 'I didn't think much about it'

Jeter told reporters, "I don't know how my name came up," in response to Correa's podcast appearance in which the free-agent shortstop said Jeter "didn't deserve" his five Gold Gloves.

Dani Mohr

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Don't expect Carlos Correa's take on Derek Jeter to be a deal-breaker for Yankees

The Yankees need a shortstop. Correa is the best one available. Whatever he said about Jeter shouldn't mean a thing when contract talks take place.

Tom Gatto

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Behind Yankees' decision to keep Aaron Boone

Aaron Boone earned a second contract with the Yankees in wake of the team's 2021 season.

Jacob Camenker

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Twitter reacts to bizarre Rodriguez comments

Rodriguez's commentary on ESPN received plenty of attention — and not always in the best way.

Edward Sutelan

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Will the Yankees fire Aaron Boone?

Boone is, conveniently for the Yankees, without a contract for the 2022 season, and it sounds like he may not be back.

Joe Rivera

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Why did Phil Nevin wave Aaron Judge home?

The Yankees' skipper said Phil Nevin thought Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts would catch the throw from the outfield on a bad hop.

Edward Sutelan

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Where do the Yankees go from here?

The Yankees have a long, long way to go to continue building a championship roster.

Joe Rivera

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Red Sox send Yankees home; to face Rays next

The Red Sox advanced past the rival Yankees to set up a matchup with the Rays in the ALDS.

Edward Sutelan

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Nevin makes questionable call waving Judge home

New York third-base coach Phil Nevin called Judge home on a long single from Giancarlo Stanton, ending what had been a positive inning for the Yankees.

Trevor Booth

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Why did Yankees pull Cole in wild-card game?

Cole struggled against the Red Sox in the American League wild card game, giving up two homers in two-plus innings.

Edward Sutelan

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Yankees broadcaster hilariously botches Giancarlo Stanton non-home run call in wild-card game: 'What did I do wrong?'

Not Sterling's finest moment on the microphone.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees vs. Red Sox: History of MLB's biggest rivalry in postseason, elimination games

Take a look back at some of the moments that have helped shape the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry into one of the biggest in North American sports.

Edward Sutelan

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What channel is Yankees vs. Red Sox on today? Time, TV schedule for the 2021 AL wild-card game

Sporting News has all the information you need to watch the Yankees take on the Red Sox at Fenway Park in the American League wild-card game.

Edward Sutelan

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Yankees' Gio Urshela makes incredible catch in game 162

The Yankees infielder made one of the plays of the year to help propel his team to the postseason

Jake Aferiat

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MLB playoff clinching scenarios for Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Mariners in AL wild-card race

Three races still need to be decided in Game 162. Here's everything you need to know for what could be a frantic final Sunday.

Tom Gatto

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Why the Blue Jays would be the scariest team to face in 2021 MLB playoffs

If Toronto sneaks into the postseason, they could be a nightmare matchup for any team.

Edward Sutelan

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Mets' Lindor stars in Subway Series' final act

The Subway Series finale saw the benches clear in the seventh inning, before the Mets shortstop hit his third home run of the game.

Edward Sutelan

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Yankees' Gary Sanchez commits big blunder, gifts Mets a run in Subway Series game

Critics of Gary Sanchez's defense have one more exhibit for their collection.

Tom Gatto

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Watch Yankees great Derek Jeter deliver Hall of Fame speech

Jeter reflected on his career and thanked his family as he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Edward Sutelan

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Yankees' Gerrit Cole left the mound with hamstring issues

The Yankees confirmed star pitcher Gerrit Cole left the mound with hamstring issues.

Dani Mohr

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Yankees radio announcer John Sterling rescued by Spanish-language counterpart amid Ida flooding

Ricky Ricardo said he was alerted to Sterling's predicament by Yankees color commentator Suzyn Waldman.

Jake Aferiat

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Umpire's bad calls fuel A's manager's temper

Will Little made a series of bad calls from third base in Oakland's game against the Yankees. One of them got A's manager Bob Melvin tossed.

Dani Mohr

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Hale: Tim Anderson's home run was a euphoric moment for this Black fan

Tim Anderson's walk-off home run at the Field of Dreams Game was memorable, but for a Black man who loves baseball, it carries a different level of significance.

Andreas Hale

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Anderson on Field of Dreams winner: 'Knew what I was looking for'

Tim Anderson scripted the perfect ending for MLB's Field of Dreams Game.

Jacob Camenker

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Kevin Costner leads epic entrance onto field at MLB's Field of Dreams Game

MLB deserves an A-plus for its pregame ceremony at the Field of Dreams Game.

Jacob Camenker

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Where is the Field of Dreams field located? Everything to know about MLB's movie-inspired stadium

No, the Yankees and White Sox aren't playing on the same field from the 1989 film “Field of Dreams.”

Edward Sutelan

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MLB Field of Dreams Game TV coverage, location, uniforms & more for Yankees vs. White Sox

Here's all the information you need to watch the White Sox take on the Yankees in the MLB Field of Dreams Game.

Edward Sutelan

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Top 9 MLB prospect call-ups to watch for playoff contenders

The Yankees, Red Sox and Rays are among the teams that could dip into their farm system to find late-season help for their playoff push.

Edward Sutelan

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Guy Fieri's apple pie hot dog for the 'Field of Dreams' game is a culinary abomination that must be destroyed

Maybe it's good. Who knows? But can't we just eat a hot dog and an apple pie in peace?

Joe Rivera

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Breaking down Rizzo trade to Yankees

The Yankees continue to address their need for left-handed hitters, while the Cubs move on from a franchise icon.

Edward Sutelan

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Joey Gallo trade grades: Yankees add lots of left-handed power, Rangers cash in an asset

Texas parts with the slugger one-plus years before he's eligible to become a free agent.

Tom Gatto

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Brooks Kriske's epic meltdown vs. Red Sox costs Yankees a win

The New York reliever was sent down after the game, after an inning to forget.

Joe Rivera

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Bizarre light mystifies Yankees, Red Sox during game: 'There was a red light flashing'

A light in center field made Christian Vazquez pause the game to get things sorted out.

Jordan Heck

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Red Sox's Alex Verdugo on having ball thrown at him at Yankee Stadium: 'Fans in the wrong on that one'

The Boston outfielder was livid after the ball hit him during play.

Tom Gatto

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Why was Yankees vs. Red Sox postponed? New York's COVID-19 cases force game to be called

The series opener between Boston and New York was postponed because of multiple positive test results.

Tom Gatto

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Astros' Jose Altuve goes bare-chested after icing Yankees with walk-off homer

The Houston second baseman wasn't feeling shy after completing his team's ninth-inning comeback vs. New York.

Tom Gatto

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Aaron Judge has cold explanation of home run gesture that looked like dig at Jose Altuve

The Yankees slugger used the air conditioning at Minute Maid Park as a dodge.

Tom Gatto

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Cole makes emphatic statements in Houston homecoming

The New York ace desperately wanted to finish out the Astros in his return to Minute Maid Park, as he told his manager in no uncertain terms.

Tom Gatto

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Jop Pepitone suing Baseball Hall over Mickey Mantle bat

The bat, which Pepitone alleges was his and that Mantle used to hit career home run No. 500, has been displayed in the Hall for over 50 years.

Joe Rivera

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John Sterling calls Aaron Judge home run twice

Sterling and partner Suzyn Waldman have been delighting Yankee fans for years.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees' Chapman booed off mound vs. Mets

Chapman had a rough outing against the Mets on Sunday, and the crowd at Yankee Stadium let him have it.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Aaron Boone reacts to Yankees meltdown vs. Angels

Aaron Boone didn't mince words when talking about the Yankees' stunning collapse in their 11-8 loss to the Angels.

Jacob Camenker

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Brian Cashman sounds off on Yankees but defends Aaron Boone

Brian Cashman doesn't know exactly know what the Yankees' problem has been this year, but he's confident that it isn't Aaron Boone.

Jacob Camenker

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MLB Twitter in awe as Ohtani homers twice vs. Yankees

Ohtani hit his MLB-leading 27th and 28th home runs against the Yankees on Tuesday. Twitter responded accordingly.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Bundy forced to leave game after vomiting on mound

Bundy was credited with 1 2/3 innings pitched at the time he exited the game.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Cole gets substance check after subpar first inning

Cole, one of the best pitchers in MLB, had a terrible start against the Red Sox on Sunday. Umps' check for sticky substances only added insult to injury.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Dream-makers: Yankees fulfill 70-year-old woman's dream of being bat girl

It was a long time coming for Gwen Goldman, who long ago penned a letter to the Yankees wishing to become a bat girl.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees secure win vs. Athletics with another triple play, tie MLB record

It's their third triple play of the season, and it couldn't have come at a better time.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees' Gio Urshela recovers from bat splinter in eye, hits go-ahead homer in win

Gio Urshela is one tough guy.

Jacob Camenker

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Yankees' Gerrit Cole placed in sticky situation with questions about spin rate, MLB crackdown

The ace right-hander faced a fresh set of queries from New York media.

Tom Gatto

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Brian Cashman gives Aaron Boone vote of confidence as Yankees struggle to find their swings

It doesn't sound like there are any real changes coming New York's way this year.

Joe Rivera

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Phillie Phanatic trolls Yankees with helmet smash; displeases Giancarlo Stanton

Another phantastic troll for the Phanatic.

Joe Rivera

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Gerrit Cole got the better of Josh Donaldson and the Twins on Wednesday night

Round 1 goes to Gerrit Cole.

Joe Rivera

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Cole's spin rate after Spider Tack question: How much change?

A look at the numbers behind Gerrit Cole's first appearance since he was asked if he used illegal substances while pitching.

Edward Sutelan

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Yankees' Gerrit Cole fumbles over answer to sticky Spider Tack question

The Yankees ace put as much movement on his answer as he reportedly puts on the ball.

Ryan Fagan

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Yankees get hosed by ump in series loss to Red Sox

Rougned Odor struck out looking on a "strike" that would've only been right if the limits of the zone were stretched to neighboring New York boroughs.

Joe Rivera

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Corey Kluber's no-hitter completes long, methodical return to greatness

It's no surprise that Kluber ascended back to top-of-the-line form with the same machine-like efficiency that got him to the top of the mountain in the first place.

Joe Rivera

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What you need to know about 'The Captain'

An ambitious series that peels back the curtain on Derek Jeter's Hall of Fame career is airing soon.

Joe Rivera

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Derek Jeter sells Tampa home, which Tom Brady rented, for record price

The Buccaneers' quarterback needs to find a new place to live in his team's city.

Edward Sutelan

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Yankees expected to play Rays despite Phil Nevin's 'breakthrough positive' COVID test

The Yankees have had a positive COVID test within their organization, and third-base coach Phil Nevin will quarantine as a result.

Jacob Camenker

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Yankees' Torres scored a run from first on a ball that didn't leave the infield

Heads-up baserunning by Torres netted the Yankees a run in the game.

Joe Rivera

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Altuve responds to Yankees fans' obscene chants with monster go-ahead HR

Yankees fans haven't been too nice to Altuve and he silenced them in a big way Thursday.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees show up in full force to jeer Astros

New York fans have waited a long time to be able to take out their frustrations on Houston.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Yankees, Angels talked Aaron Judge trade during offseason, per report

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the trade was the "lightest of flirtations." Whatever that means.

Joe Rivera

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Gleyber Torres' lack of hustle was on display in another dreadful Yankees loss

Usually, a lack of "hustle" isn't that big of a deal, but when you're hitting under .200 in a three-run game on a sub-.500 team, maybe busting it down the line is the best course of action.

Joe Rivera

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Why the Yankees' slow start to 2021 season should be at least a little concerning

The pitching, the offense, the bullpen, the defense. Not much has gone right early on for the Yankees.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees fans throw a fit — and balls — as team enters cellar; Aaron Boone vents in a better way

Frustrated Bleacher Creatures showered Rays players with objects. The Yankees' skipper voiced his displeasure behind closed doors.

Tom Gatto

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The Yankees fall victim to one of MLB's stupid rule changes, and people are rightfully mad about it

The runner-on-second-in-extra-innings rule is back for 2021, and we already have our first victim.

Joe Rivera

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MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2021 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2021 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

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When is Opening Day 2021? Date, schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Major League Baseball is returning to a full 162-game slate in 2021 after a shortened season last year. Here's everything to know about Opening Day, including the full TV schedule with start times for all 30 teams.

Joe Rivera

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Tony Wolters had one of the saddest strikeouts you'll ever see

Darren O'Day got Tony Wolters bad on this strikeout.

Jordan Heck

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MLB's rule change experiments: The good and the bad

Spoiler: It's mostly bad, especially the potential ban on shifts and the limits on teams' ability to control the running game.

Tom Gatto

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Yankees' Aaron Boone takes medical leave of absence to have pacemaker installed

The New York skipper is going under the knife to have a heart issue corrected.

Joe Rivera

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TSN Archives: Dan Daniel introduces Yankees rookie Joe DiMaggio to America

Long before Joe DiMaggio earned the Joltin’ Joe nickname, he was just a kid from San Francisco who wanted to play shortstop. TSN writer Dan Daniel — himself a Hall of Famer — was there for DiMaggio’s first spring training with the Yankees.

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Masahiro Tanaka free agency: Right-hander returns to Japan after seven years with Yankees

Masahiro Tanaka is back with the Rakuten Golden Eagles.

Tom Gatto

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Why did the Yankees trade Adam Ottavino to Red Sox? Luxury tax concerns at forefront of deal

In a rare deal between bitter rivals, the Yankees send Ottavino to the Red Sox for cash considerations.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees' Luis Castillo trade talk hits wall

Cincinnati wants Gleyber Torres. That's not happening.

Dan Bernstein

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Why won't the Yankees re-sign DJ LeMahieu? A few reasons why it's not that simple

DJ LeMahieu has been the constant.

Joe Rivera

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Did Russell Wilson play baseball? Yes, and the Yankees still own his MLB draft rights

Russell Wilson's MLB rights are still owned by the Yankees. While the Seahawks quarterback isn't going anywhere, it's worth revisiting his baseball career as he competes in the NFC West with fellow former baseball player Kyler Murray.

Billy Heyen

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Marcus Stroman reheats beef with Yankees: Pitching outside of Gerrit Cole not 'in his league'

The free-agent pitcher is letting it be know that he thinks the Yankees' pitching situation stinks.

Joe Rivera

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What do the Yankees do now? Questions New York must answer this offseason

As per usual, it starts with the rotation for the Yankees, who have lots of work to do in that area before 2021.

Joe Rivera

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Rays' Mike Brosseau gets ultimate payback with ALDS-winning homer

Tampa Bay found an unlikely hero Friday night in an unheralded pinch hitter.

Dan Bernstein

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Trevor Bauer teases potential free-agent move to the Yankees via social media

Bauer may have hinted at having interesting in signing with New York next season, or he could just be messing with Yankees fans.

Jacob Hancock

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Rays' Randy Arozarena putting clubhouse gaffe behind him with monster ALDS performance

The young outfielder has three straight multi-hit games against the Yankees.

Dan Bernstein

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Yankees' Aaron Boone explains confusing Deivi Garcia usage in ALDS Game 2 loss to Rays

The Yankees' strategy completely backfired in Game 2.

Joe Rivera

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Stanton looks to be heating up at right time for Yankees

Giancarlo Stanton looks to be heating up at the right time and has a chance to earn his pinstripes with a big postseason.

Jacob Hancock

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8 under-the-radar MLB players who could decide the NLDS and ALDS

Each of the eight MLB playoff teams beginning Division Series play have an under-the-rader player who could decide the series. We broke down those potential unsung heroes here.

Billy Heyen

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MLB botches Yankees-Indians delay

MLB delayed the game before it actually started raining.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Shane Bieber wins pitching Triple Crown

Indians ace Shane Bieber led Major League Baseball in wins, strikeouts and ERA to claim the pitching Triple Crown, the first man to do so since Johan Santana in 2006. Bieber is due to start Tuesday against the New York Yankees.

Billy Heyen

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Marlins clinch playoff spot, get positive mojo from old friend Dontrelle Willis

Willis is glad to see his former team back in October after a long drought.

Dan Bernstein

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Yankees' Aaron Boone unloads more F-bombs after an ejection

This time, the New York skipper didn't have a clever saying to match "savages in the box."

Tom Gatto

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Yankees make MLB history as they keep hitting home runs vs. Blue Jays

New York hitters have rediscovered their power strokes at Toronto pitchers' expense.

Tom Gatto

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Yankees, Mets finally get to mark 9/11 anniversary with commemorative caps in-game

The NYC teams received MLB's blessing to play in caps acknowledging the first responders who were at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

Tom Gatto

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Yankees' Erik Kratz tears up while discussing mentorship of Hispanic teammates

New York's backup catcher has taken on an important behind-the-scenes role for his club.

Dan Bernstein

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Aroldis Chapman among three suspended for pitch that started Yankees vs. Rays skirmish

MLB did not like the dust-up between New York and Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.

Joe Rivera

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Rays manager Kevin Cash delivers threat to Yankees as AL East beef heats up

Tuesday night's division matchup between the Yankees and Rays was anything but traditional.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone thinks of family in emotional Black Lives Matter response

Boone, who has two adopted children from Haiti, got emotional when asked what the Black Lives Matter movement means to him and his family.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Yankees-Mets Subway Series in peril after Mets' positive COVID-19 tests

Two members of the Mets organization have tested positive for the coronavirus. The team had its games Thursday in Miami and Friday in New York postponed.

Tom Gatto

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Yankees' Aaron Boone complained to umpires about noise from Phillies fans in empty stadium

A group of Phillies fans were outside of the stadium trying to create the best home field advantage possible. It worked.

Jordan Heck

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Yankees curse out Angel Hernandez after umpire blows key call

The unpopular Hernandez caught an earful after calling a ball a strike.

Tom Gatto

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Suzyn Waldman, Yankees broadcaster, sings the national anthem to fulfill a promise to Gerrit Cole

The trailblazing Suzyn Waldman used her microphone in a different way prior to the Yankees' home opener.

Joe Rivera

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Did Donald Trump lie about throwing Yankees first pitch?

The Yankees and White House staff reportedly didn't know about the trip.

SJ Lynn

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Donald Trump says no first pitch at Yankees game on Aug. 15; maybe 'later in season'

The president told reporters last week that he would do the honors before a Yankees-Red Sox game. A few days later, Trump said the pitch would jave

Tom Gatto

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MLB Opening Day 2020 live scores, updates, highlights from Friday's baseball games

There are 26 MLB teams starting their quest for a World Series appearance today. Sporting News will be tracking highlights, scores, updates and more.

Joe Rivera

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MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2020 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2020 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees vs. Nationals score: Gerrit Cole, Bombers take weather-shortened Opening Day matchup

We had a good one in the nation's capital, with the Yankees taking on the defending world champion Nationals.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees, Nationals kneeling prior to national anthem met with mixed response

Not everyone was pleased with how the Yankees and Nationals addressed social justice prior to the 2020 MLB season opener.

Joe Rivera

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Dr. Fauci's first pitch at Yankees-Nationals was awful, but the jokes were pretty good

Just a bit outside.

Dan Bernstein

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Gerrit Cole contract details: How the Yankees landed the ace pitcher in free agency

New York gladly made Cole the highest-paid pitcher in MLB history.

Tadd Haislop

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What channel is Yankees vs. Nationals on today? Schedule, time for 2020 MLB Opening Night

Here is a complete guide to watching Thursday's game between the Yankees and Nationals, including the start time and TV schedule for MLB Opening Night.

Joe Rivera

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The 10 best 60-game starts in MLB history: Yankees, Athletics have inspiring pasts

Teams can't afford to slump at the start of the 2020 MLB season.

Vinnie Iyer

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What's the magic number to clinch a playoff berth in a 60-game MLB season?

MLB's 60-game season should create some wild playoff races within the six divisions.

Bill Bender

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Yankees TV broadcast forced into dark stadium because of pandemic

YES Network had to get creative with its showing of an exhibition between the Yankees and Mets.

Dan Bernstein

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Domingo German says he isn't retiring from baseball, apologizes to Yankees for cryptic post

"To my teammates, the Yankees organization, and our fans, I am very sorry for the unsettling post last night."

Dan Bernstein

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Masahiro Tanaka hit in head by Giancarlo Stanton line drive during Yankees camp

Tanaka remained on the ground for several minutes.

Dan Bernstein

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Ken Griffey Jr. tells a story of why he never considered playing for the Yankees

It all goes back to when his dad was playing for the Bombers, Billy Martin was the manager and George Steinbrenner owned the team.

Tom Gatto

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If MLB loses the 2020 season, a salary cap should be part of its vision for the future

Baseball can at least use a nixed year as an opportunity fix its woefully short supply of competition.

Mike DeCourcy

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Yankees could be the next team in hot water for sign stealing, per report

A letter from MLB to the Yankees could come to light possibly showing evidence of the Yankees stealing signs.

Joe Rivera

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MLB presents its idea of socially distant baseball to teams

Teams have a lot to unpack. MLB is trying to cover every potential coronavirus hazard.

Tom Gatto

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Mark Teixeira's MLB salary math: Half of something is greater than nothing

The former slugger says players need to "bend" this one time for the greater good and accept a bad deal from owners.

Tom Gatto

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MLB payrolls 2020: Five takeaways from reported salary figures

Big-market teams are spending the most, but the league overall has been careful to keep a lid on expenses.

Tom Gatto

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Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner dead at 63

The cause of death was not immediately known.

Joe Rivera

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When is Opening Day 2020? Date, schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

When is Opening Day? Your guess is as good as ours.

Joe Rivera

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Rumored MLB 2020 season plan: Three reactions

July opening? November ending? That's the latest speculation. Some thoughts on those rumors.

Tom Gatto

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Donald Trump asked Alex Rodriguez for advice on coronavirus response, report says

The president turned to an old Twitter punching bag for help.

Tom Gatto

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Missing Opening Day: Overreactions to Strat-O-Matic simulations

It's already like that in the baseball world. Hey, games are games and stats are stats.

Tom Gatto

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Amy Cole brings the heat in game of catch with husband Gerrit Cole

Amy Cole, wife of some baseball pitcher, has an impressively strong arm. The cannon runs in her family.

Joe Rivera

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James Paxton injury: Update, timetable for return and Yankees rotation options

"Big Maple" is big hurt, and will be out for a while with a back issue.

Joe Rivera

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Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez just did the best TikTok challenge

The former baseball star and his fiancé showed us how they "Flip the Switch."

Emily Carson

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Here's how to watch MLB spring training games this year

The Astros are obviously the biggest storyline of spring action, but all teams carry compelling narratives worth fan attention.

Dan Bernstein

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Aaron Judge injury update: Yankees slugger reveals he also suffered collapsed lung

The Yankees' biggest star provided updates on his injured rib and an injury that was previously unknown.

Jacob Hancock

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Yankees minor league team schedules, then cancels 'OJ Trial Night' because the world is full of dumb people

The Charleston RiverDogs' marketing department needs to take a few plays off.

Jordan Greer

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Yankees' Brett Gardner receives restraining order against fan due to 'possibility of injury'

The woman is convinced Gardner is in love with her. Gardner wants her to stay away.

Dan Bernstein

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Now that Luis Severino needs Tommy John, here are the Yankees' best in-house replacements

One of the key pieces to the Yankees' rotation in 2020 won't pitch until at least 2021. Here's who the Yankees could turn to instead.

Joe Rivera

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MLB players rip Astros over sign-stealing scandal

Name-calling and insults abound as players around the league weigh in on Houston's cheating.

Emily Carson

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Derek Jeter is a Hall of Famer, so here are six things that made Jeter, Jeter

Derek Jeter is heading to Cooperstown, but he was a lot more than just a baseball player. Here are five examples of the legend of Jetes.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees' Domingo German suspended 81 games for domestic violence incident

The New York right-hander will be ineligible for 63 games in 2020.

Joe Rivera

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MLB's starting pitcher shakeup will lead to interesting 2020 homecomings

Many nice things will be said when these top hurlers visit their former parks for the first time, but some people might want to say things about their former favorites that aren't as pleasant.

Tom Gatto

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Don Larsen, who threw only World Series perfect game, dies at 90

Larsen had been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Dan Bernstein

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Why Gerrit Cole is a safe, 'special' $324 million bet for the Yankees

Gerrit Cole is a really good pitcher with a really good track record. But what makes him so special?

Joe Rivera

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Yankees re-sign Brett Gardner to one-year deal, per reports

Brett Gardner is back — again.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees signing Gerrit Cole reawakens the Evil Empire — and Twitter haters all over

The Yankees dropped a Bronx bombshell early Wednesday morning, signing Gerrit Cole to a nine-year, $324 million deal.

Joe Rivera

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Gerrit Cole wasn't just one option for the Yankees — he was the only option

Gerrit Cole as a Yankee has always made sense.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees made no secret of their Gerrit Cole obsession, and that passion paid off

Cole signed a mega-deal Tuesday night and will spend the rest of his prime in New York.

Ryan Fagan

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Yankees sign coveted ace Gerrit Cole to record $324M deal, reports say

New York gets the staff ace it craved.

Dan Bernstein

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What does Phillies free-agent deal with Didi Gregorius mean for Jean Segura?

Philadelphia has some decisions to make regarding its infield in 2020.

Dan Bernstein

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Kris Bryant trade rumors: Where could the star third baseman play in 2020?

The star third baseman is coming off a very good year, but the Cubs, somehow, still want to trade him. Well, here are five spots where he could play in 2020.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees set to offer a record-setting deal to Gerrit Cole, per reports

If the reports are true, then Gerrit Cole is going to be a very rich man, either with New York or somewhere else.

Joe Rivera

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Gerrit Cole would rule over stellar group with new contract, whether from Yankees or another club

Wherever Cole lands (the Yankees are reportedly prepared to set records to secure his signature), he's expected to be A-No. 1, top of the list for pitcher salaries.

Tom Gatto

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Where do the Yankees go from here? Big decisions that New York must address this offseason

The Yankees were stunned in ALCS Game 6 vs. the Astros, but the work for their 28th World Series title starts right now.

Joe Rivera

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MLB trade rumors: Yankees' Miguel Andujar intrigues AL West club

The Yankees would be dealing from a position of strength in an Andujar deal thanks to the unexpected breakout in 2019 by Gio Urshela.

Tom Gatto

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How much do Yankees owe Jacoby Ellsbury after release?

New York has cut ties with the oft-injured outfielder, who signed a seven-year, $153 million contract in 2013.

Tom Gatto

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Anthony Rendon rumors: Five teams that could — and should — sign the star third baseman

Anthony Rendon, one of the most underrated players in baseball, is about to get paid. Who's going to give him the bag?

Joe Rivera

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Gerrit Cole rumors: Top five potential landing spots for the free-agent ace

One team is going to be very happy that they signed Gerrit Cole, but who's it going to be? SN runs down five potential landing spots for the free-agent ace.

Joe Rivera

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MLB rapid rumor reaction: Yankees have 'checked in' on Gerrit Cole, but that's not good enough

The Yankees are apparently in the market for starting pitching. That's a good sign, but it shouldn't be window dressing.

Joe Rivera

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DJ LeMahieu had a great year, but he was never going to be the AL MVP

There's a fundamental flaw in believing DJ LeMahieu was an MVP candidate.

Joe Rivera

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Gerrit Cole free agency rumors: CC Sabathia trying to sell ace on Yankees

CC Sabathia says he has been schooling his fellow Californian on pitching in New York.

Tom Gatto

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Chapman staying with Yankees after agreeing to extra year worth reported $18M

New York's closer is now due $48 million through the 2022 season.

Tom Gatto

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2020 World Series betting odds

The reigning champs open at 14-1 while the Astros begin the offseason as the odds-on favorite to win the 2020 fall classic.

Drew Nantais

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