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Anthony Volpe is the Yankees' future. He was built by his Team USA
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Jordan Montgomery becomes latest Yankees starter to struggle
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Montgomery sparkles, Rangers beat sloppy Rays 4-0 in AL Wild Card
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Odor snaps late tie with 1st hit as Yankee, NY tops Rays 8-4 - The
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New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery works from the
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Yankees' losing streak hits 9 games for the first time in 41 years
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Hill strikes out 9, Rays beat COVID-19 impacted Yankees 9-1
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Yankees' charter to Florida flown by father of New York pitcher
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