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3:35 PM ET, September 29, 2022

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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge hits 61st home run of season, ties Roger Maris' AL and Yankees single-season record  —  TORONTO — After seven games and eight days without a home run, the frustration started to show.  In a 3-2 count, in the seventh inning of a tie game, Aaron Judge stepped back, took a little stroll behind the batter's box.
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Jace Evans / USA Today:
Roger Maris Jr.: Aaron Judge on verge of becoming ‘the actual single-season home run champ’  —  After a week of sitting at 60 home runs, New York Yankees star Aaron Judge finally hit No. 61 on Wednesday night, tying Roger Maris for the single-season franchise and American League record.
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge by the numbers: A deep dive into Yankee slugger's unforgettable season ... with more to come  —  Aaron Judge is having himself a life-changing season.  That much was evident since about mid-May, and his decision to turn down the Yankees' contract extension to bet on himself …
Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
How much has a career year changed Aaron Judge's contract value this winter? MLB insiders weigh in
New York Daily News:   Aaron Judge not taking day off from home run chase, back in lineup Wednesday against Blue Jays
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Torres leads Yankees to AL East clinching 5-2 win against Blue Jays, Judge stays at 60 HR but draws four walks
Discussion: Newsday and Sports Illustrated
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Eduardo Escobar comes up clutch against Marlins, carries Mets to 5-4 walk-off victory  —  The Mets have been searching for offense throughout this two-game series against the Miami Marlins.  Eduardo Escobar supplied it for them Wednesday night at Citi Field in a 5-4 walk-off win.
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ESPN:
Miami Marlins' Richard Bleier only pitcher since 1900 with 3 balks in same at-bat, gets tossed vs. Mets  —  Miami Marlins lefty Richard Bleier had himself an inning to forget Tuesday night against the Mets in New York, making major league history as the only player since 1900 to balk three times …
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Laying out the options for a hurricane-impacted Mets-Braves series  —  All eyes will be on the Mets and Braves this weekend with the NL East title on the line.  —  But at the moment, eyes are fixated on Florida as Hurricane Ian bears down on the gulf coast.
Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa expected to play against Bengals, along with Terron Armstead, Jaylen Waddle  —  South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde make their pick for Thursday night's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. (, , /South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Tua Tagovailoa remains questionable vs. Bengals, along with six other Dolphins  —  Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expects to play Thursday night against the Bengals after suffering a back injury in Sunday's win over Buffalo.  (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
How it started, how it's going for Tua Tagovailoa, Joe Burrow ahead of Dolphins-Bengals Thursday night game
Discussion: USA Today and Plain Dealer
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Mike McDaniel deems Tua Tagovailoa questionable for Bengals; Dolphins QB more optimistic
Discussion: Sports Illustrated and Denver Post
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:   Hallelujah, Miami Dolphins show in 21-19 win over Bills they're a contender
Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Zach Wilson expected to start Sunday at Steelers: 'I'm 100%, I'm ready to go'  —  It has been a long wait for Jets quarterback Zach Wilson to return from injury.  Now, the moment is here.  —  Wilson, barring any setbacks, will start Sunday on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
Andrew Painter: Baseball America 2022 Minor League Pitcher of the Year:  —  Editor's note: Of the past 20 Baseball America Minor League Players of the Year, just four have been pitchers: Josh Beckett (2001), Jeff Francis (2004), Jeremy Hellickson (2010) and Blake Snell (2015).
Discussion: NBCSports.com
Chris Cotillo / Union-News:
Rich Hill plans to pitch again in 2023, would welcome return to Red Sox  —  BOSTON — Rich Hill will turn 43 in March.  He is, already, the oldest pitcher in baseball, and by a lot.  Yet the lefty isn't thinking about hanging up his cleats this winter.  —  Hill, who struck out nine batters …
 
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