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Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
How much has a career year changed Aaron Judge's contract value this winter? MLB insiders weigh in — On the eve of the regular season, Aaron Judge was offered a seven year, $213.5 million contract from the New York Yankees. The consensus at the time was that he was worth a bit more than that …
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Marly Rivera / ESPN:
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge hits 61st home run of season, tying Roger Maris' mark — TORONTO — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge hit his 61st home run of the season Wednesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays, tying Roger Maris' American League record.
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Jace Evans / USA Today:
Roger Maris Jr.: Aaron Judge on verge of becoming ‘the actual single-season home run champ’ — After a week of sitting at 60 home runs, New York Yankees star Aaron Judge finally hit No. 61 on Wednesday night, tying Roger Maris for the single-season franchise and American League record.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge hits 61st home run of season, ties Roger Maris' AL and Yankees single-season record — TORONTO — After seven games and eight days without a home run, the frustration started to show. In a 3-2 count, in the seventh inning of a tie game, Aaron Judge stepped back, took a little stroll behind the batter's box.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Torres leads Yankees to AL East clinching 5-2 win against Blue Jays, Judge stays at 60 HR but draws four walks — TORONTO — Aaron Judge stood in the middle of the narrow visitors clubhouse at the Rogers Centre Tuesday night covered in champagne and beer. The slugger had a real big smile …
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New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge not taking day off from home run chase, back in lineup Wednesday against Blue Jays — Apparently, there are no days off when you are chasing history. Despite Tuesday night's champagne showers celebrating an AL East division title, Aaron Judge is back in the lineup Wednesday as the DH with home run No. 61 in his sights.
ESPN:
Miami Marlins' Richard Bleier only pitcher since 1900 with 3 balks in same at-bat, gets tossed vs. Mets — Miami Marlins lefty Richard Bleier had himself an inning to forget Tuesday night against the Mets in New York, making major league history as the only player since 1900 to balk three times …
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Laying out the options for a hurricane-impacted Mets-Braves series — All eyes will be on the Mets and Braves this weekend with the NL East title on the line. — But at the moment, eyes are fixated on Florida as Hurricane Ian bears down on the gulf coast.
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ESPN:
MLB discusses plans for New York Mets-Atlanta Braves series with Hurricane Ian looming — Major League Baseball is considering contingency plans for this weekend's crucial series in Atlanta between the Mets and Braves as Hurricane Ian bears down on Florida's Gulf Coast.
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Tua Tagovailoa remains questionable vs. Bengals, along with six other Dolphins — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expects to play Thursday night against the Bengals after suffering a back injury in Sunday's win over Buffalo. (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Mike McDaniel deems Tua Tagovailoa questionable for Bengals; Dolphins QB more optimistic
Mike McDaniel deems Tua Tagovailoa questionable for Bengals; Dolphins QB more optimistic
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
From Ryan Fitzpatrick's view, McDaniel and Tagovailoa forming a winning team
From Ryan Fitzpatrick's view, McDaniel and Tagovailoa forming a winning team
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Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Zach Wilson expected to start Sunday at Steelers: 'I'm 100%, I'm ready to go' — It has been a long wait for Jets quarterback Zach Wilson to return from injury. Now, the moment is here. — Wilson, barring any setbacks, will start Sunday on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Another challenge for the Chicago Bears passing game: WR Byron Pringle goes on injured reserve — The Chicago Bears passing game took another hit Tuesday when the team placed wide receiver Byron Pringle on injured reserve. — Pringle suffered a calf injury in the first half of Sunday's win …
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Lonzo Ball's knee pain remains a mystery. ‘Even the doctors are a little surprised,’ the Chicago Bulls point guard says. — As Lonzo Ball undergoes his second procedure Wednesday to address a lingering meniscus injury, the source of the pain sidelining the Chicago Bulls point guard remains a mystery.
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