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Yankees option Jones, Cruz with Cole, Caballero expected back today Yankees
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Amazin' Avenue 15h ago
Will the Phillies actually lighten Realmuto's workload this year? Phillies
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It turns out Red Sox might've dodged difficult situation after letting Steven Matz go Red Sox
It turns out Red Sox might've dodged difficult situation after letting Steven Matz go
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