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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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Marly Rivera / ESPN:
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge hits 61st home run of season, tying Roger Maris' mark — TORONTO — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge hit his 61st home run of the season Wednesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays, tying Roger Maris' 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 …
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.
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New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge not taking day off from home run chase, back in lineup Wednesday against Blue Jays
Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
How much has a career year changed Aaron Judge's contract value this winter? MLB insiders weigh in
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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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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.
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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)
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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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USA Today:
One of two climbers found dead near Idyllwild was former Dallas Cowboys player Gavin Escobar — Eliana Perez Shad PowersPalm Springs Desert Sun — A former NFL player was one of two rock climbers who were found dead in a remote area near Idyllwild on Wednesday.
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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).
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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.
