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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Blue Jays pitcher admits he was tipping pitches when facing Aaron Judge — Blue Jays right-hander Jay Jackson has a tell. Well, at least he had one until the Yankees' Aaron Judge took him deep on Monday night, prompting the journeyman pitcher's return to Triple A.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge's statement homer, Domingo German's sticky situation contribute to chaos in Yankees' win over Jays — Aaron Judge's wandering eyes dominated baseball's news cycle following the Yankees' Monday win over the Blue Jays. But it was Domingo German's sticky fingers that grabbed headlines …
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Blue Jays reliever admits tipping pitches before Aaron Judge home run — Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jay Jackson admitted he was tipping his pitches Monday night before allowing a mammoth home run to New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge. — The blast sparked a bit of controversy …
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Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:
Domingo German ejected after pitching hand check in Yankees game vs. Blue Jays — TORONTO - For the second straight night, the Yankees became steeped in a controversy against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. — After three no-hit innings Tuesday, Yankees starter Domingo German was ejected …
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Pete Caldera / USA Today:
Aaron Boone ejected after defending Aaron Judge, who then blasts a monster home run — TORONTO ― Aaron Boone got his point across and then some, after being ejected for - once again - defending slugger Aaron Judge's judgment of the strike zone. — The New York Yankees manager finished …
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Blue Jays bring Aaron Judge, coaching suspicions to MLB, but Yankees not expecting investigation — TORONTO — A night after Aaron Judge's wandering eyes drew suspicions from Blue Jays broadcasters and manager John Schneider, Major League Baseball is aware of Toronto's concerns.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge homers twice in Yankees' win as wandering eyes draw suspicion from Blue Jays skipper, broadcasters
Aaron Judge homers twice in Yankees' win as wandering eyes draw suspicion from Blue Jays skipper, broadcasters
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: What went into decision to open with Jimmy Cordero
Yankees Notebook: What went into decision to open with Jimmy Cordero
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Rangers prospect Kumar Rocker to have Tommy John surgery — ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kumar Rocker, a top-10 pick in each of the past two MLB drafts, has a torn ligament in his right elbow and will need Tommy John surgery. — Rangers general manager Chris Young …
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Adam J. Morris / Lone Star Ball:
Kumar Rocker to have Tommy John surgery
Kumar Rocker to have Tommy John surgery
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Arnie Stapleton / Associated Press:
Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in Western Conference finals opener — DENVER — Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers the last time these teams met in the Western Conference finals in the 2020 NBA bubble.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo out for at least a month with stress reaction in leg — DENVER - The Cincinnati Reds will be without starting pitcher Nick Lodolo for at least a month and it's possible his leg injury could sideline him for much longer. — Lodolo returned to Cincinnati …
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds To Recall Brandon Williamson
Reds To Recall Brandon Williamson
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Anthony Rieber / Newsday:
Mets' Justin Verlander rocked by Rays in Citi Field debut — In the top of the sixth inning at Citi Field on Tuesday, the massive centerfield scoreboard suddenly malfunctioned. — Instead of a screen full of information on the current batter and the linescore and such, all that appeared was a giant Tampa Bay Rays logo.
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
‘This team can win’: After listless beginning, big-bucks Mets set sights on turnaround
‘This team can win’: After listless beginning, big-bucks Mets set sights on turnaround
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Judge and Jury? Blue Jays miffed at Yankees slugger's wandering eyes prior to home run — If the eyes have it, is something not right? — The Blue Jays certainly smelled a rat at the Rogers Centre on Monday night following an eighth inning home run by Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, his second of the game in a 7-4 Bronx Bombers win.
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets split series against Nationals after poor start from David Peterson — WASHINGTON — The Mets' pitching situation has become untenable. — Of all the problems facing the Mets right now, the starting pitching problem is the most pressing. The repeated failure of the club's starters …
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