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The Yankees Vs. Red Sox Rivalry: Exploring Since Its Start
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Kluber, Rays top Yanks, AL East gap down to 4; Judge 52nd HR
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Yankees offseason questions on free agency, more
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Bill Madden: Yankees' offense still home run or bust
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Rays-Orioles set to battle for American League (East) supremacy: Who has the edge?
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It's easy to see, and understand, what's holding Yankees back in AL wild card race: Inexperience – New York Daily News
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New York Yankees Top 40 Prospects
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It's just one of those nights as Yankees dominate Orioles, 13-1 - Camden Chat
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New York Yankees: As spring training begins, here are 5 X-Factors that could enhance success
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The Orioles took their lumps in late May to make themselves stronger long term - Camden Chat
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Where Do The Yankees Go From Here? End of the Baby Bombers?, by Alejandro A, 2nd Take
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Where do the Yankees go from here — besides the bottom of the AL East?