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Can the Yankees bounce back in 2024?

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Yankees have 'an overwhelming sense of optimism and confidence'

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Max Scherzer's proposed relegation system could go a long way toward cleaning up the game. Barring that, MLB could simply do a better job of publicly censuring umpires when they're clearly in the wrong.

Albanese: Judge's ejection highlights lack of accountability for umpires

The Yankees' captain was tossed for arguing a called third strike in the seventh inning. 

Get out! Rizzo's HR leads Yanks; Judge ejected

Gerrit Cole, who has been throwing off flat surfaces since late last month, said the baseball felt good coming out of his hand and added that there was no discomfort.

'Exciting day' as Cole takes step in recovery

After the Yankees were held to two hits through eight innings, Aaron Judge, Alex Verdugo, Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Rizzo delivered four consecutive hits with none out in the ninth.

Yankees score twice in ninth inning to walk off Tigers

His rehab from elbow inflammation has gone well, and this is a significant step in his return.

Yankees' Cole scheduled to throw off mound Saturday

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Major League Baseball has committed to improving the quality of the new uniform pants, which rip too often and show too many sweat stains. The Mets outfielder is skeptical about when these changes will be made.

MLB has promised new pants. Nimmo will believe it when he wears them.

The No. 171 pick in the NFL Draft has worked himself back from a lower-leg injury he suffered while playing for Florida State.

Jets rookie QB Travis hopes to benefit from mentors Rodgers, Taylor

The Rangers' second-round playoff series with the Carolina Hurricanes starts on Sunday.

Rangers-Hurricanes: 5 keys for the second round

Christian Scott allowed one run and five hits, struck out six and walked one in 6 2/3 innings, but two bases-loaded walks by the Mets' bullpen led to a second consecutive loss.

Scott impressive in MLB debut, but Mets fall again to Rays

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