Stiff back keeps Bellinger on bench in Pittsburgh opener

Cody Bellinger is dealing with a stiff back that kept him out of Friday’s lineup against the Pirates, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.
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Breakouts on the menu for Wednesday's top performances
A number of baseball's best prospects broke through on Wednesday after a quiet opening weekend, including a pair of Top 100 prospects at Double-A. A lightning-quick effort at High-A was one for the ages while a Triple-A slugger continues to establish himself as one of the top young power hitters.
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The Flaherty-Fried high school reunion doesn't disappoint, with 20 combined K's
As Max Fried made the long walk across Comerica Park’s outfield towards center field Wednesday afternoon to begin his pregame warmup routine, the Yankees right-hander caught a glimpse of high-school teammate Jack Flaherty doing the same on the Tigers side.
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Judge to lead Yanks into battle against Giants
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Yanks go deep early, hold tight late in series finale
The seventh inning was the difference-maker on Wednesday afternoon for the Yankees in their 4-3 win over the Tigers at Comerica Park.
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Former Astros reliever Dotel dies at 51
Octavio Dotel, the well-traveled right-hander who pitched parts of 15 Major League seasons with 13 teams, was among more than 50 people killed in a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic early Tuesday.
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Yanks blanked by reigning Cy Young winner Skubal and Co.
Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal had it all going against the Yankees in New York's 5-0 loss on Tuesday afternoon at Comerica Park.
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Flaherty looks to secure 6th straight win, sweep
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Bellinger (food poisoning) scratched against Tigers
LeMahieu set to begin rehab assignment this weekend.