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Yankees' Gleyber Torres makes English a priority of his big-league experience

Gleyber Torres, the No. 5 prospect in baseball, wants to conduct his interviews in English, rather than relying on an interpreter, saying it's essential that he learn the language if he's going to be a major leaguer.

Gary Phillips

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Blue Jays' Stroman bemoans control issues after rocky start against Yankees

Marcus Stroman showed glimpses of his 2017 form, but still allowed eight runs (six earned) in a 9-1 loss to the Yankees Saturday.

John Arlia

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Fear not, Yankee fans: Giancarlo Stanton has been through this before

The Yankees slugger has rebounded from similar slumps before, and there's no reason he can't break out of his current struggle.

John Edwards

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Blue Jays have to make decision on Teoscar Hernandez

With DH Kendrys Morales being activated Friday, Teoscar Hernandez's run in the majors may be nearing its end.

Kaylee Pofahl

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Yankees' bullpen, Dodgers' bats highlight early struggles among contenders

So far, the Yankees, Nationals, Cubs and Dodgers have not looked like the powerhouses everyone thought they would be. The season is still in its infancy, of course, but each club is dealing with issues.

Gary Phillips

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Derek Jeter decides against making 'awkward' trip to Yankee Stadium with Marlins

The Yankees legend chooses not to travel to the Bronx to watch his new team play his old one.

Tom Gatto

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Yankees' Aaron Hicks pulls off rare feat with inside-outside two-HR night

Aaron Hicks is the first Yankee since Hank Bauer in 1956 to hit an inside-the-park and an over-the-wall homer in the same game.

Tom Gatto

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Baseball fights highlight a double standard in sports perception

MLB's treatment of its doubleheader of brawls seems weird when compared with how the NBA treats fights.

Gabe Fernandez

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Hatred toward baseball fights is the dumbest thing in baseball this week

In the words of Ken Watanabe in "Godzilla," let them fight.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees-Red Sox fight: Former Sox player places blame on MLB slide rule

The Yankees' Tyler Austin offended the Red Sox, who took diamond justice into their own hands. Did official baseball justice play a role? Ex-Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis believes so.

Tom Gatto

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Why Didi Gregorius has emerged as an unsung power threat for Yankees

Despite Didi Gregorius’ claims that he hasn’t changed his approach at the plate, there’s one major change that could explain the spike in his power numbers over the past couple of seasons: He's hitting more fly balls.

Shlomo Sprung

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone paying no attention to early second-guessers

Being Yankees manager means having to hear never-ending chatter from outside voices. The job doesn’t require Aaron Boone to pay them any mind, though.

Gary Phillips

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Justin Smoak smashes grand slam, two-run homer to lead Blue Jays past Yankees

Justin Smoak had six RBI on Sunday, with a grand slam and a two-run home runs, in Toronto's 7-4 win over the Yankees.

Rudi Schuller

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Aaron Judge's sweet spot in Yankees lineup is second to none

Aaron Boone's biggest question could be where to bat Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton in the Yankees lineup, but then again, it's no question at all.

Vinnie Iyer

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Blue Jays notebook: Toronto feeble in opening day loss to Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays opened the 2018 season with a 6-1 loss to the visiting New York Yankees on Thursday.

Rudi Schuller

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Opening Day 2018: Steady J.A. Happ earned this Blue Jays opportunity

After 11 seasons in the majors, J.A. Happ makes his first opening day start Thursday when the Blue Jays host the Yankees.

Ian Hunter

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Happ to start for Blue Jays on Opening Day against Yankees

J.A. Happ will get the ball for the Blue Jays on Opening Day when they take on the New York Yankees in Toronto.

Evan Sporer

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A chat with Godzilla: Hideki Matsui on Yankees job, Shohei Ohtani, and adjusting to America

Former Yankees star Hideki Matsui last played in the majors in 2012, but the international star still finds himself connected to the game.

Gary Phillips

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Aaron Judge, Yankees leadoff hitter: The case is compelling

New York's 2018 lineup could start with a player who hit 52 home runs last season.

Tom Gatto

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Babe Ruth makes video game return in 'MLB The Show 18'

Babe Ruth will join the expansive roster of baseball legends featured in the upcoming "MLB The Show 18" video game.

Bryan Wiedey

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Predicting surprise: Young players who could shine for Diamondbacks, Yankees in 2018

The Diamondbacks have a tough climb to surpass the Dodgers in their division, but they might have a surprise in Christian Walker if he can master a new position. In New York, meanwhile, Gleyber Torres has been a heralded prospect for several years, but this season he makes the leap to the majors.

Jared Wyllys

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Gerrit Cole finally lands with Astros, so who should the Yankees target now?

If the Yankees are still in the market for a starter, they have plenty of options.

John Edwards

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SN exclusive: ESPN trying to lure Alex Rodriguez away from Fox Sports

"ESPN wants A-Rod badly," a source with knowledge of the talks told Sporting News.

Michael McCarthy

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Dodgers, Yankees get MLB luxury tax bills; reset in '18 goal for both teams

Los Angeles and New York will dole out a combined $52 million on top of their 2017 payroll obligations. With a classic free-agent class on the horizon, the big-market monsters are thinking small(er), at least temporarily.

Tom Gatto

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Giancarlo Stanton to the Yankees: What could be, what should be, what is

There aren't many question marks surrounding Giancarlo Stanton's reported trade to the Yankees, but here are some thoughts to chew on.

Joe Rivera

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Ranking MLB's top home run-hitting teammates of all time

Pairing Giancarlo Stanton with Aaron Judge gives the Yankees an imposing 1-2 punch in the middle of the lineup that could go down as one of the best in MLB history.

Ryan Fagan

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The biggest challenges Aaron Boone faces as Yankees manager

Aaron Boone has his work cut out for him in his first season as Yankees manager. While this team is ready to win now, that doesn't mean Boone won't face challenges.

Joe Rivera

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The last thing you'll need to read about the Yankees' manager situation

Aaron Boone is the new Yankee manager. Joe Girardi isn't here. Managers still matter. The process was fine. Stop complaining.

Joe Rivera

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Aaron Boone gives Yankees a manager Brian Cashman can mold

The Yankees have hired a manager with no experience, but perhaps that was by design.

Gary Phillips

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Yankees manager: Breaking down the finalists; Who holds the edge?

The Yankees know Joe Girardi’s successor will be one of six people.

Gary Phillips

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Ex-Yankees skipper Joe Girardi seeking TV gig

Joe Girardi is looking for his next gig and it's not in the dugout. It's on TV.

Michael McCarthy

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Nov. 13, 2008: When the Yankees brought Nick Swisher and sunshine to the Bronx

The trade for Nick Swisher was confusing at the time, but it seemed to work out for everyone involved.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees' Aaron Judge powers way onto cover of 'MLB The Show 18'

Coming off a record-setting rookie season, Aaron Judge has been selected as the cover athlete for "MLB The Show 18," which releases next March.

Bryan Wiedey

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Yankees manager search: Candidates who could replace Joe Girardi

With the Yankees deciding to part ways with the longtime manager, here are five candidates who could replace Joe Girardi.

Joe Rivera

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Yankees' Aaron Judge wins Sporting News AL Rookie of the Year

After a breakout campaign that not many saw coming, Aaron Judge proves that he's more than just a power bat in a lineup.

Joe Rivera

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Astros' duo of Morton & McCullers dominate, deliver World Series berth for Houston

Charlie Morton and Lance McCullers know exactly what a Game 7 win — and a World Series appearance — means for the city of Houston.

Ryan Fagan

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Yankees vs. Astros results: McCullers, Morton shine as Houston advances to World Series

Charlie Morton and Lance McCullers Jr. combined to silence the Yankee bats in a masterful Game 7.

Joe Rivera

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MLB playoffs: Astros pound Yankees to force Game 7 in ALCS

The Yankees and Astros will play one more time to see who goes to the World Series.

Jason Foster

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MLB playoffs: Yankees and Astros took different paths to ALCS

The Astros expected to be where they are now. The Yankees did not.

Gary Phillips

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MLB playoffs: Tommy Kahnle has ended Yankees’ multi-inning concerns this October

Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle has put together a brilliant postseason, throwing 10 scoreless innings over six appearances.

Gary Phillips

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MLB playoffs: Tanaka propels Yankees to ALCS Game 5 victory over Astros, 3-2 series lead

Sporting News provided live updates throughout New York's 5-0 victory over Houston on Wednesday.

E.Jay Zarett

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MLB playoffs: Yankees’ starters have become driving force when it matters most

It’s usually the New York bullpen that gets all the praise in the Bronx, but the starters have earned their way into the postseason spotlight.

Gary Phillips

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MLB playoffs: Yankees, one win from World Series, hope to break ALCS trend in Houston

The job's not done yet, and the Yankees know they face a tough task in finishing out the ALCS in Houston. But they have some ideas on how to do it.

Joe Rivera

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A Hiro on two continents: Tanaka’s big-game success dates to high school

Some are surprised by Masahiro Tanaka's recent big-game success after such a messy regular season. But one could argue that those folks just haven’t paid attention.

Gary Phillips

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MLB playoffs: The Yankees almost beat themselves, but beat the Astros instead

It's a recurring theme for the 2017 Yankees: Take a haymaker, and get back up. Their ALCS Game 4 win was more of the same.

Joe Rivera

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MLB playoffs: Astros confident Keuchel, Verlander can stop Yankees' ALCS surge

The Astros are coming off two crushing losses in the Bronx, but they don’t seem concerned.

Gary Phillips

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MLB playoffs: Yankees storm back to beat Astros in ALCS Game 4, tie series 2-2

The Yankees got a huge come-from-behind win against the Astros in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.

Jason Foster

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CC being CC: Yankees’ Sabathia has tapped into his old self during playoffs

It’s not clear whether CC Sabathia will don pinstripes again in 2018, but for now he’s just seizing the moment.

Gary Phillips

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For Yankees GM Brian Cashman, 'World Series or bust' mentality a thing of the past

With the "rebuild" in New York comes a rebuild in front-office philosophy, and Yankees GM Brian Cashman spoke with Sporting News about just how much that's changed.

Joe Rivera

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MLB playoffs: Yankees crush Astros in ALCS Game 3, trail series 2-1

The Yankees got back in to the ALCS with a convincing win in Game 3.

Jason Foster

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MLB playoffs: Todd Frazier newest Yankees 3B to earn postseason pinstripes

While not a longtime Yankee, Todd Frazier is right there with other Bronx Bombers third basemen who've created iconic postseason moments for the franchise.

Joe Rivera

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MLB playoffs: Aaron Judge gets his moments in Yankees’ ALCS Game 3 win

Despite Aaron Judge's struggles in the playoffs, manager Joe Girardi never budged in his opinion of his massive right fielder.

Gary Phillips

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MLB playoffs: Yankees must contain the seemingly unstoppable Jose Altuve

New York, already down two games to none, must do what appears to be the impossible if it wishes to advance to the World Series. It must attempt to stop the fading of the daylight and contain Jose Altuve.

Nick Stellini

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Oct. 14, 1976: When Chris Chambliss won the pennant and Yankee Stadium went insane

The biggest hit of Chris Chambliss' career also produced the biggest celebratory freakout in baseball history.

Jason Foster

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Yankees vs. Astros results: Dallas Keuchel, Houston stifle New York bats in ALCS Game 1 win

Will Aaron Judge, Didi Gregorius and the Yankees steal one from Dallas Keuchel, Carlos Correa and the Astros in Houston?

Joe Rivera

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Yankees vs. Indians: Score, highlights from Bombers' ALDS Game 5 win in Cleveland

The Yankees and Indians played the decisive Game 5 of the ALDS in Cleveland. New York advanced with a 5-2 victory. Check out what you may have missed with SN's live blog.

Bill Bender

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Didi Gregorius etches name into October lore with memorable ALDS Game 5

From Bucky to Aaron to Didi: Another Yankees infielder has earned himself a salty moniker with a power display in a must-win October game.

Bill Bender

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MLB playoffs: For Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez, redemption lies in the dirt

While Greg Bird put the Yankees on top for good with a mammoth home run Sunday, it was Gary Sanchez's defense (yes, defense) three innings earlier that saved the must-win game for the Bombers.

Joe Rivera

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MLB playoffs: Who is Zack Hample? Ball hawk denied by Aaron Judge at Stadium

Noted ball hawk Zack Hample missed adding to his collection when Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge denied him at the wall.

Tom Gatto

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Mistakes matter: Joe Girardi's mental error helps Cleveland pull off epic comeback

Joe Girardi's decision not to challenge a hit-by-pitch in Game 2 cost the Yankees, one of a few fatal gaffes from Friday's playoff games. In October, that’s the difference between winning and losing.

Ryan Fagan

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Yan Gomes delivers walk-off hit in 13th inning to complete Indians' wild comeback

The Indians catcher drove in the winning run Friday as Cleveland rallied from down 8-3 to take a 2-0 ALDS lead over the Yankees in dramatic fashion.

E.Jay Zarett

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CC Sabathia could still make the Hall of Fame, but he's probably a long shot

For lack of a better word, CC Sabathia is a compiler, with more numbers needed to be compiled before he can mount a serious challenge for Cooperstown.

Graham Womack

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Jay Bruce reminds Indians, Yankees you get what you pay for in ALDS Game 1

Jay Bruce proved the difference at the plate for the Indians in Game 1 of the ALDS, continuing a thrill ride since his arrival in Cleveland.

Bill Bender

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ALDS: Yankees, Indians clash in battle of baseball’s best bullpens

It will be fascinating to see how the team's use their relievers during the ALDS.

Gary Phillips

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MLB playoffs: Yankees' season is a success, regardless of outcome

Tuesday night solidified the notion that the Yankees are more than just an empire in waiting — they're an empire reborn.

Joe Rivera

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AL wild-card game result: Yankees hold off Twins to advance to ALDS

The Yankees will face the Indians in the ALDS after they beat the Twins in the AL wild-card game Tuesday.

Jason Foster

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Aaron Judge fuels power stroke with yoga, Pilates, alternative conditioning

Surely a guy like Aaron Judge, with his size and power, must be pumping some serious iron, right? Not so, his trainer tells SN.

Gary Phillips

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Jose Bautista ends Blue Jays career in understated fashion

The Toronto slugger helped his team win its final game of the season.

Rudi Schuller

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Blue Jays notebook: Toronto wins tight season finale

The Jays edged the Yankees 2-1 in New York.

Rudi Schuller

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Blue Jays notebook: Toronto drops series, Judge passes Ruth

Notes from the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 loss to the New York Yankees on Saturday.

Alec Gearty

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Yankees’ Greg Bird overcomes setbacks to swing hot bat: 'You gotta trust yourself'

At one point, idea of Greg Bird playing again this season was a pipe dream. Now, as the Yankees brace themselves for the playoffs, he’s one of their hottest hitters.

Gary Phillips

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Blue Jays notebook: Toronto falls; Tanaka sets career-high

New York Yankees blank Blue Jays 4-0

Alec Gearty

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I was wrong, and Aaron Judge is really, really good

I didn't think he could reach 50, but what do I know?

Jason Foster

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Jose Bautista receives standing ovation in possible last game

Toronto outfielder Jose Bautista honored by the fans.

Alec Gearty

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Yankees top Blue Jays 5-1, clinch Wild Card berth

Jays playoff hopes diminish as Yankees clinch berth on Saturday in Toronto.

Alec Gearty

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Yankees' Todd Frazier falls for hidden ball trick against Blue Jays

Ryan Goins pulled off the oldest trick in the book to turn a double play at the expense of a napping Todd Frazier.

E.Jay Zarett

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Blue Jays Notebook: Estrada, Goins sharp in win against Yankees

Marco Estrada had another solid outing on the mound, and Ryan Goins had a big day in the field and at the plate.

Evan Sporer

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Ruth's Called Shot

Nearly a century has passed since a young kid named George Ruth played his first professional game for the Baltimore Orioles, but the woman on the other end of the line is referring to him as “Daddy.” The notion is almost mind-­boggling. It doesn’t seem possible that Ruth’s daughter could still be alive in 2013, but thanks to longevity Julia Ruth Stevens, 96 years young on the day we spoke, is sharing memories of her father one more time.

Ed Sherman

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