Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Volpe homer as Yankees rout A’s
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Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Volpe homer as Yankees rout A’s

OAKLAND, Calif. — In the Yankees’ final series at the Coliseum, they spent Saturday launching a few last souvenirs into the stands. Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Volpe all went yard with monster blasts that traveled a combined 1,287 feet to key an offensive outburst. In a stadium that…

Yankees can’t erase early deficit, complete sweep in loss to Mariners
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Yankees can’t erase early deficit, complete sweep in loss to Mariners

SEATTLE — Less than three hours before first pitch Thursday, a large group of Yankees arrived in the visiting clubhouse that still had a stench of cheap champagne and beer from the night before.  The Yankees had secured the American League’s first playoff berth on Wednesday night, but still had…

Nestor Cortes pitches gem as he makes case for Yankees playoff rotation spot
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Nestor Cortes pitches gem as he makes case for Yankees playoff rotation spot

SEATTLE — On a night when the Yankees punched their ticket to the postseason, Nestor Cortes continued to make his case to be a part of their playoff rotation. The left-hander delivered six shutout innings against the Mariners on the way to a 2-1, 10-inning win on Wednesday night at…

Yankees bounce back with impressive win vs. Red Sox to cap series
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Yankees bounce back with impressive win vs. Red Sox to cap series

After a collapse both in communication and on the mound sunk a game Saturday, the Yankees steadied themselves Sunday. Carlos Rodon pitched to Rafael Devers (and the rest of the Red Sox) effectively. Aaron Judge asserted himself as the slugger in the series worth pitching around. Aaron Judge homered during…

Yankees, Gerrit Cole have no excuse for foolish intentional walk
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Yankees, Gerrit Cole have no excuse for foolish intentional walk

Inexplicable.  Even after the explanations Saturday, what occurred with one out in the fourth inning remains unfathomable for the Yankees.  Gerrit Cole, in the midst of dominating the Red Sox, intentionally walked Rafael Devers with one out and none on in the fourth inning. Multiple times, Aaron Boone used the…

Gleyber Torres’ latest fielding gaffe didn’t lead to a Yankees’ loss this time
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Gleyber Torres’ latest fielding gaffe didn’t lead to a Yankees’ loss this time

Gleyber Torres already was benched once this season for a lack of hustle, and the Yankees’ second baseman cost his team again with another frustrating play Friday night. But Torres also has been hot at the plate throughout September, and he contributed to the team’s five-run comeback — culminating in…

Aaron Boone trying a balancing act with Alex Verdugo, Jasson Dominguez
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Aaron Boone trying a balancing act with Alex Verdugo, Jasson Dominguez

In bringing up the organization’s top prospect, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Jasson Dominguez would play “a lot.” Boone did not say Dominguez would play every day. The Yankees are attempting a balancing act with Dominguez, Alex Verdugo and much of the outfield/DH group, with Dominguez sitting Friday night for…