Nestor Cortes reflects on trade, decades-long friendship with J.C. Escarra before facing Yankees with Brewers

Former Yankees starter Nestor Cortes experienced a surreal moment on Opening Day.
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Yankees sure Aaron Judge is a Hall of Famer after 1,000 games: ‘A no-brainer’
Judge, now in the early stages of his 10th big league season, has put together one hell of a résumé.
Fri, Apr 4
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Yankees spoil sloppy Pirates’ opener as Pittsburgh fans beg: ‘Sell the team’
Pirates fans weren’t happy about their team’s poor play or the Yankees’ latest offensive outburst, which included another homer from Aaron Judge.
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Yankees sit stiff Cody Bellinger, oft-injured reliever Scott Effross suffers setback
Cody Bellinger did not appear in the Yankees’ lineup for their series-opener against the Pirates on Friday, as the center fielder is dealing with a stiff back.
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Yankees activate closer Devin Williams, designate Adam Ottavino for assignment
Devin Williams went on the paternity list on April 1, causing him to miss the Yankees’ three-game series against the Diamondbacks.
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Inside the wild and wacky mind of Luke Weaver, the Yankees’ ‘ferocious jungle cat’
Luke Weaver, the Yankees’ highly important, extremely quotable and downright silly reliever, has become a fan favorite thanks to his offbeat sense of humor.
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Yankees still marvel at Aaron Judge who continues all-time tear: ‘We want to be you when we grow up’
Engraving his name in the history books has become the norm for Yankees superstar Aaron Judge.
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Yankees continue historic offensive start mashing 3 homers in win vs. Diamondbacks
The Bronx Bombers were out to play on Thursday night.
Thu, Apr 3
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Yankees Notebook: Aaron Boone on Ben Rice’s versatility, injury updates
When the Yankees released their lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks, it featured their third different leadoff hitter of the young season.
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