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Join Christopher and John Nesi as they dive into every Yankees series recap, analyzing roster moves and breaking down the latest Yankees news every week. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/chasefor28. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In Episode 98 of the Chase for 28 podcast, Chris and the Podcast Padre return after a short break to recap the latest news from Yankee land. They dive into Don Mattingly trivia, respond to listener mailbag questions (shout out to Alex and the Podcast Cousini), and debate why the hitman is calling Toronto home instead of the Bronx. The duo explores …
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In this jam-packed episode, Chris and the Podcast Padre recap the Yankees’ last couple of weeks, which included a 6-6 stretch, a continuing stronghold on first place in the AL East, and a look ahead to the upcoming Subway Series against the Mets. They discuss the recent hot streak of Aaron Judge, who continues to perform at an MVP level, and they a…
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In Episode 96 of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre dive into the Yankees' rollercoaster week. They cover a rough series split against Tampa Bay and Cleveland, the controversial Aaron Judge non-home run, Devin Williams' ongoing struggles as the closer, and the current state of the Yankees' roster a month into the 2025 season. Plus, they tack…
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In this episode of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down the Yankees' recent performance as they sit atop the AL East. The duo reflects on the team’s 5-1 stretch, key player contributions from Aaron Judge, Clark Schmidt, and Ben Rice, and the impact of questionable umpiring around MLB—especially concerning Jazz Chisholm's suspension.…
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In Episode 94, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down a tough stretch for the Yankees. From Marcus Stroman’s struggles and injury concerns to Jazz Chisholm’s whiff-heavy approach, there’s plenty to discuss. The episode highlights standout performances from Judge, Fried, and Grisham, questioning some curious lineup decisions, and rallying against th…
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The 2025 MLB season is underway, and the Yankees are flexing early! In Episode 93 of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down a wild first week that saw the Bombers go 5-2 and crush a franchise-record 9 home runs in a single game. From Judge proving doubters wrong to the bullpen’s ups and downs, we’ve got you covered. Plus, what’s the d…
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The Yankees’ 2025 season is officially underway! In this episode of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre react to Opening Day, breaking down the highs, the lows, and the moments that had them shaking their heads. From a late-game scare to déjà vu flashbacks of the 2024 World Series, the guys cover it all. They also debate the legitimacy of Yan…
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The wait is over, Yankees fans! Opening Day is just around the corner, and in this episode of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down everything you need to know about the 2025 New York Yankees. From off-season acquisitions like Max Fried, Paul Goldschmidt, and Cody Bellinger to lineup predictions and pitching concerns, we’ve got it al…
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Episode Topics The Yankees' pitching situation—how will the rotation hold up with Cole sidelined? The rise of Will Warren and who might fill the fifth starter role. Devin Williams' impact on the bullpen and why the Yankees should be solid in late-game situations. DJ LeMahieu’s struggles, the third-base conundrum, and why Peraza and Cabrera might be…
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Transactions (11/15 - 12/28) Yankees trade for Cody Bellinger, send RHP Cody Poteet to CHC Yankees trade Jose Trevino to CIN for RHP Fernando Cruz & C Alex Jackson Bullpen Q&A ☎️ You have opinions just like we do so we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] Connect with us on Twitter @chasefor28pod Connect with us on Instagram @…
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Transactions (11/30 - 12/14) 12/13/24 Milwaukee Brewers traded RHP Devin Williams to New York Yankees for LHP Nestor Cortes and 2B Caleb Durbin. 12/11/24 New York Yankees agree to terms with RHP Jonathan Loáisiga. 12/11/24 New York Yankees agree to terms with LHP Max Fried. 12/11/24 New York Yankees traded C Carlos Narvaez to Boston Red Sox for RHP…
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Transactions (11/9 - 11/29) 11/22/24 3B Jon Berti elected free agency. 11/22/24 LHP Tim Mayza elected free agency. 11/19/24 New York Yankees selected the contract of 2B Caleb Durbin from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. 11/19/24 New York Yankees selected the contract of C Jesus Rodriguez from Somerset Patriots. 11/19/24 RHP Carson Coleman returned…
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Transactions (End of WS through 11/8) Yankees Exercise Luke Weaver's $2.5M 2025 Contract Option RHP Clay Holmes elected free agency. LF Alex Verdugo elected free agency. LF Juan Soto elected free agency. LHP Tim Hill elected free agency. 2B Gleyber Torres elected free agency. RHP Tommy Kahnle elected free agency. RHP Jonathan Loáisiga elected free …
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To win it all, the Dodgers had to give it all. Had to stare down an ugly early deficit. Had to empty their bullpen. Had to rally against Gerrit Cole and then against the Yankees’ best relievers. Had to get a World Series-clinching save from starter Walker Buehler, of all people. The Yankees were undone by a horrifying 5th inning. Box Score Bullpen …
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They crammed in crowded 4 and D trains, packed the Bronx’s sports bars and streamed through the Yankee Stadium gates, ready to lend their voices to the comeback cause. But it took all of three batters for those pinstripe-clad fans to be quieted, all of three batters for the seemingly unstoppable Dodgers to assert themselves in one of the most intim…
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And so the Yankees, who brought their band of slugging superstars to the West Coast, head east with a daunting deficit against a Dodgers team that had been an out away from angst in the opener, yet is now two wins from a ring. What remains to be seen is if the tone will shift at Yankee Stadium, and if Ohtani will be back in the lineup in the Bronx.…
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Thirty-six years after a gimpy Kirk Gibson limped to the plate to smack a Game 1 walk-off homer, Freddie Freeman came to bat with a badly injured right ankle, the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th and a chance to summon October magic of his own. With one, no-doubt swing, Freeman rocketed the ball into the right-field pavilion seats for the fir…
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In this thrilling episode of Chase for 28, the Yankees are back in the World Series for the first time since 2009! We dive deep into their ALCS Game 5 victory over the Guardians, securing the American League Championship with a 5-2 win in 10 innings. Giancarlo Stanton, named ALCS MVP, tied the game in the sixth with a clutch two-run homer, while Ju…
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In this exciting episode of Chase for 28, break down Game 4 of the ALCS, where the Yankees pulled off a thrilling 8-6 victory over the Guardians. Giancarlo Stanton's three-run blast silenced the Cleveland crowd, giving the Yankees a late-game lead, but a tired bullpen made it a nail-biter. Alex Verdugo's clutch infield dribbler against Emmanuel Cla…
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In this episode of Chase for 28, we break down Game 2 of the ALCS, where Aaron Judge finally delivered his first home run of the postseason, sealing a 6-3 Yankees victory over the Guardians. With a commanding 2-0 series lead, the Yankees are inching closer to their first World Series appearance since 2009. We’ll dive into Judge’s two-run blast, Gle…
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The Yankees kicked off the ALCS with a commanding 5-2 victory over the Guardians, fueled by a stellar performance from Carlos Rodón. After a rocky start in the previous round, Rodón bounced back with six innings of dominance, striking out nine while allowing just three hits. Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton provided the offensive firepower, each lau…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ Yankees def. Royals 3-1 Podcast Padre shares his thoughts on ALDS ALCS Roster predictions ALCS Pitching match-ups CLE or DET Out of the Park Picks 👇 ALCS Predictions Chris - Yankees in 5 Podcast Padre - Yankees in 6 Diamond Dispatch 📰 Mets Advance LA or SD Yankee Baseball Brain Buster 🤔 Who are the 3 Yankees who have played…
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In this episode of Chase for 28, we break down the Yankees' ALDS-clinching 3-1 victory over the Royals in Game 4. Gleyber Torres set the tone early, lacing the first pitch for a double, followed by Juan Soto’s RBI single to give the Yankees a fast lead. Gerrit Cole was dominant, pitching seven strong innings and only allowing one run, while Giancar…
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Chris and AJ break down Game 3 of the ALDS, where Giancarlo Stanton's go-ahead home run in the eighth inning led the Yankees to a crucial 3-2 victory over the Royals. Stanton was unstoppable, racking up three hits, including a run-scoring double and even a stolen base—his first in over four years. We’ll dive into how Stanton stepped up in the spotl…
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In this episode of Chase for 28, Chris and AJ recap the Yankees' tough 4-2 loss to the Royals in Game 2 of the ALDS, evening the series at 1-1. Despite Carlos Rodón’s 'electrifying' start, the Royals capitalized on a four-run fourth inning to chase him from the game. Cole Ragans held the Yankees in check, and the Royals bullpen locked down the win,…
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In this exciting bonus episode of Chase for 28, Chris and AJ dive into Game 1 of the ALDS, where Alex Verdugo delivered a game-winning hit, helping the Yankees to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his role, Verdugo shined when it mattered most, driving home Jazz Chisholm Jr. with a clutch seventh-inning …
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ Yankees 93-67 (2024 ALE Champions) Royals 86-76 (T-2nd AL Central) // Def. Orioles 2-0 in WC Yankees Rotation Position by Position Comparison Path to the World Series… Out of the Park Picks 👇 ALDS Predictions Chris - Yankees in 4 Podcast Padre - Yankees in 4 Diamond Dispatch 📰 Orioles OUT Astros OUT Mets Advance Yankee Base…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 93-67 (2024 AL East Champions) Current Series: PIT Since last episode: 20-16 The power of Judge Playoff match-ups and early outlook Out of the Park Picks 👇 9/28-9/28 PIT 10/5 - ALDS Diamond Dispatch 📰 Potential Triple Crown Winners in the World Series? Yankee Baseball Brain Buster 🤔 Who is the only MLB pitcher (min 18 seaso…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 73-51 (1st Place in ALE, +1.0) Current Series: @DET Since last episode: 1-2 LAA 2-1 TEX 2-1 CHW Jazz Chisholm on IL Oswaldo Cabrera continues to step up Aaron Judge 300 HRs - 955 Games Welcome Back Peraza LL Classic Alex Verdugo is allergic to batting gloves & his tattoos Out of the Park Picks 👇 8/20-22 CLE 8/23-25 COL Diam…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 65-45 (T-1st Place in ALE, 0.0) Current Series: TOR Since last episode: 3-0 @PHI Trade Deadline Chisholm, Mark Leiter Jr. (RHP), Enyel De Los Santos (RHP) Cole misses start MASH Returns Stanton - Back Cody Poteet - August Ian Hamilton - August Nick Burdi - August Jon Berti - August Clarke Schmidt - Aug/Sept Cashman comments…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 62-45 (2nd Place in ALE, -1.0) Current Series: @ PHI Since last episode: 2-2 TB 0-2 NYM 2-1 @BOS Mets outscored the Yankees 36-14 in the four games 12-23 since June 14 Cole wets bed DJL needs to be DFA’d JD Davis DFA’d Jazz Chisholm to the Bronx Gleyber Torres miffed about Yankees’ third base idea: ‘I play second’ Trade Dea…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 58-40 (2nd Place in ALE, -1.0) Current Series: TB Since last episode: 2-1 @BAL ASG Soto 1-1, 2 RBI, BB Judge 0-2 Holmes DNP Final 64 Games Keys to a good second half and #28 Trade Targets: Jazz Chisholm (CF MIA), Tanner Scott (LHP MIA), Luis Rengifo (INF LAA), Mason Miller (RHP OAK) Stanton & Berti Returning Soon Hitting it…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 56-39 (2nd Place in ALE, -2.0) Current Series: @BAL Since last episode: 1-2 BOS 1-2 @TB Terrible play continues Bobby Murcer Remembered Should the Yankees trade Juan Soto? Alex Cora or Buck Showalter for the next Yankees manager? Horrendous 1st-round draft picks Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Aaron Judge Juan Soto Out of the …
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 54-35 (2nd Place in ALE) Current Series: BOS Since last episode: 2-2 @TOR 0-3 CIN Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Aaron Judge Juan Soto Out of the Park Picks 👇 7/9-7/11 @TB 7/12-7/14 @BAL Diamond Dispatch 📰 Juan Soto to start in the 2024 ASG Yankee Baseball Brain Buster 🤔 On June 2, 2022, Matt Carpenter hit his third HR for th…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 52-31 (2nd Place in ALE) Current Series: @TOR Since last episode: 2-1 @ LAA 2-1 @ SF 3-0 MIN 1-2 LAD 3-1 KC 1-2 @BOS 1-2 BAL 1-2 ATL 0-2 NYM Cole Returns Gil Back to Earth Rizzo out Stanton out Welcome JD Davis Pitching Dominguez on IL Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Aaron Judge 1st half 289 AB, 61 R, 88 H, 23 2B, 1 3B, 30 HR,…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 36-17 (1ST Place in ALE) Current Series: @SD Since last episode: 3-0 CHW 2-2 SEA 1-0 SD Luis Gil another great start Hal Steinbrenner - Lower payroll? Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Stanton, Judge, Soto Out of the Park Picks 👇 5/28-30 @LAA 5/31-6/2 @SF Diamond Dispatch 📰 Yankees are 1.5 games back from the best record in base…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 32-15 (1ST Place in ALE) Current Series: CHW Since last episode: 3-0 DET 2-1 HOU 2-1 TB 3-0 MIN 2-0 CHW Resurgence of Stanton Resurgence of Judge Luis Gil has arrived - 14K Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Clay Holmes Stanton, Judge Out of the Park Picks 👇 5/20-23 SEA 5/24-26 @SD Diamond Dispatch 📰 Yankees are 1 game back from …
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 20-13 (2nd Place in ALE) Current Series: DET Since last episode: 2/3 TB 2/4 OAK 2/3 MIL 1/4 BAL Where’s the offense? Pitching is carrying the team. Soto is still a joy to watch What’s up with Judge? Rizzo? Volpe struggling. Move him back? Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Yankee Pitching Out of the Park Picks 👇 5/3-5 - DET 5/7-9…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ Current Record: 13-6 (1st ALE) Current Series: TB 2/3 in CLE 1/3 in TOR Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Stanton Mashing! Volpe Defense Out of the Park Picks 👇 4/19-4/21 - TB (Cortes, Gil) 4/22-4/25 - OAK (TBD…) 4/26-4/28 - @MIL Diamond Dispatch 📰 John Sterling announced his retirement from the Yankees radio booth - effective i…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ Current Record: 10-3 (1st ALE) Current Series: @ CLE 2/3 from TOR 2/3 from MIA Stanton HR vs all 30 teams Nestor Nasty for 8 Rodon bounces back Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Anthony Volpe moves to leadoff spot Out of the Park Picks 👇 4/12-4/14 - @CLE (Schmidt, Gil, Nestor) 4/15-4/17 - @TOR (Rodon, Stroman, ???) 4/19-4/21 - T…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ Current Record: 6-2 (1st ALE) Current Series: L 3-0 TOR - Stadium Opening Day Sweep in HOU 2/3 @ ARI Johnny Lasagna to 60-day IL Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Anthony Volpe Luis Gil Out of the Park Picks 👇 4/5-4/7 TOR (Home Opener) Stroman, Schmidt, Gil 4/8-4/10 - MIA (Cortez, Rodon, Stroman) 4/12-4/14 - @CLE Down on the Far…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ Current Record: 1-0 (T-1st ALE) Current Series: @HOU Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Opening Day victory in Houston Nestor settles in, backed up by bullpen Juan Soto clutch defense Alex Verdugo flashing leather Out of the Park Picks 👇 Stroman Schmidt 4/1-4/3 @ARI Gil, Nestor, Rodon 4/5-4/7 TOR (Home Opener) Stroman, Schmidt, G…
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Homeplate Highlights New Players Austin Wells (C), Juan Soto (OF), Alex Verdugo (OF), Trent Grisham (OF), Marcus Stroman (SP), Nick Burdi (RHP), Caleb Ferguson (LHP), Victor González (LHP), Dennis Santana (RHP) Opening Day MASH Unit Gerrit Cole, DJ LeMahieu, Oswald Peraza, Jasson Domínguez, Lou Trivino 2024 Expectations & Predictions Out of the Par…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ Current Record: 53-47 (4th ALE, -9) Current Series: Swept in ANA Swept KC STARR Insurance Trevino OUT, Rortvedt UP, Wells to AAA Judge Set for BP Billy McKinney Story Is the Bullpen a mirage? Hypothetical Ohtani Deal Angels get: OF Jasson Dominguez (Yankees No. 1 prospect, No. 41 overall), INF Oswald Peraza, RHP Clarke Schm…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ Current Record: 50-44 (4th ALE, -9) Current Series: @COL (L, W, L) Welcome Sean Casey, Hitting Coach Should the Yankees trade for… Ohtani Arenado Soto Robertson Have we seen the last of Donaldson (IL)? Promoted Peraza Judge took BP @ Coors Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Giancarlo Stanton 3/11 (.273), 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, BB 1,000…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ Current Record: 49-42 (4th ALE, -8) First Half: R (9), H (14), 2B (14), 3B (9), HR (3), RBI (9), BB (12), SO (4), SB (10), AVG (13), OBP (11), SLG (7), OPS (8) Yanks hitting coach Dillon Lawson relieved of duties Cortes to 60-Day IL (ret. Aug 4) Clayton Beeter making case to join Yankees’ rotation What does this team need t…
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In this bonus episode, we're discussing Domingo Germán's historical achievement. On June 28, 2023, Germán pitched the 24th perfect game in MLB history and the fourth for the Yankees during an 11–0 victory against the Oakland Athletics​. Despite earlier season challenges, including a ten-game suspension for violating MLB policy​​, Germán threw ninet…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ Current Record: 17-16 (4th ALE, -10) Series: @TB (27-6, 1st ALE) What is wrong this Yankees team? 13 players on IL Nobody available Weak Farm System Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 DJ LeMahieu is hot to start the season! Gerrit Cole Keeps Yanks Above Board Out of the Park Picks 👇 5/6-7 @ TB 5/8-10 OAK 5/11-14 TB Down on the Fa…
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Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ Current Record: 4-3 (T-2 ALE) Series: @BAL (4-3, T-2 ALE) 4/7 @BAL L 6-7 SF 2-1 PHI 2-1 Contract or Trade Torres? What to do with Aaron Hicks? Pitching Woes…Where do we go from here? What moves will we see/should we see from the Yankees? Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Aaron Judge is off to a VERY good start! DJ LeMahieu is ho…
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Home Plate Highlights Current Record: 0-0 (1st ALE) Series: SF (0-0, 1st NLW) 2023 Yankees Roster Discussion New Yankees: Anthony Volpe, Carlos Rodon, Jimmy Cordero Unbalanced Schedule BOS 6/9-6/10 HOU 8/3-8/6 @ NYM 6/13-6/14, NYM 7/25-7/26 ASG SEA 7/11 ALE: BOS (10-3), TB (8-5), TOR (8-5), BAL (10-3) / 13 / 52 36-16 in Division New Rules Yankees a…
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