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Blue Jays pitcher admits he was tipping pitches when facing Aaron Judge — Blue Jays right-hander Jay Jackson has a tell. Well, at least he had one until the Yankees' Aaron Judge took him deep on Monday night, prompting the journeyman pitcher's return to Triple A.
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Aaron Judge's statement homer, Domingo German's sticky situation contribute to chaos in Yankees' win over Jays — Aaron Judge's wandering eyes dominated baseball's news cycle following the Yankees' Monday win over the Blue Jays. But it was Domingo German's sticky fingers that grabbed headlines …
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Judge and Jury? Blue Jays miffed at Yankees slugger's wandering eyes prior to home run — If the eyes have it, is something not right? — The Blue Jays certainly smelled a rat at the Rogers Centre on Monday night following an eighth inning home run by Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, his second of the game in a 7-4 Bronx Bombers win.
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Aaron Boone ejected after defending Aaron Judge, who then blasts a monster home run — TORONTO ― Aaron Boone got his point across and then some, after being ejected for - once again - defending slugger Aaron Judge's judgment of the strike zone. — The New York Yankees manager finished …
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Aaron Judge homers twice in Yankees' win as wandering eyes draw suspicion from Blue Jays skipper, broadcasters — TORONTO — While the Yankees' early-inning pitching plans created conversation prior to Monday's game, it was Blue Jays ace Alek Manoah who struggled in the opening frame.
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Domingo German ejected after pitching hand check in Yankees game vs. Blue Jays — TORONTO - For the second straight night, the Yankees became steeped in a controversy against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. — After three no-hit innings Tuesday, Yankees starter Domingo German was ejected …
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Blue Jays bring Aaron Judge, coaching suspicions to MLB, but Yankees not expecting investigation — TORONTO — A night after Aaron Judge's wandering eyes drew suspicions from Blue Jays broadcasters and manager John Schneider, Major League Baseball is aware of Toronto's concerns.
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Yankees Notebook: What went into decision to open with Jimmy Cordero
Yankees Notebook: What went into decision to open with Jimmy Cordero
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Rangers prospect Kumar Rocker to have Tommy John surgery — ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kumar Rocker, a top-10 pick in each of the past two MLB drafts, has a torn ligament in his right elbow and will need Tommy John surgery. — Rangers general manager Chris Young …
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Kumar Rocker to have Tommy John surgery — Rangers minor league pitcher Kumar Rocker will undergo Tommy John surgery, it is being reported — Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn UCL, per the beats. Rocker, the 3rd overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft …
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Mets' Justin Verlander rocked by Rays in Citi Field debut — In the top of the sixth inning at Citi Field on Tuesday, the massive centerfield scoreboard suddenly malfunctioned. — Instead of a screen full of information on the current batter and the linescore and such, all that appeared was a giant Tampa Bay Rays logo.
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‘This team can win’: After listless beginning, big-bucks Mets set sights on turnaround
‘This team can win’: After listless beginning, big-bucks Mets set sights on turnaround
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Mets split series against Nationals after poor start from David Peterson — WASHINGTON — The Mets' pitching situation has become untenable. — Of all the problems facing the Mets right now, the starting pitching problem is the most pressing. The repeated failure of the club's starters …
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Mets strand nine runners and fall to Nationals in resumption of Saturday's rain-delayed game
Mets strand nine runners and fall to Nationals in resumption of Saturday's rain-delayed game
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Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in Western Conference finals opener — DENVER — Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers the last time these teams met in the Western Conference finals in the 2020 NBA bubble.