First Yankees catcher ever to bat leadoff crushes HR to start season
The Yankees have played more than 18,000 games in their history, and never before have they had a catcher bat in the leadoff spot, until now.
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Thu, Apr 10
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Sights set on next championship, Cashman chats Yanks, 2,500th win as GM
This story was excerpted from Bryan Hoch's Yankees Beat newsletter.
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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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Wed, Apr 9
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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.
Tue, Apr 8
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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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