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Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge never took it easy down the stretch, even as Yankees' playoff hopes evaporated - Newsday
Gerrit Cole on Aaron Judge's display this season: 'He's just better
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Aaron Judge Should Expect More Intentional Walks as He Pursues
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Yankees hang on for 5-4 win, wait goes on for Aaron Judge's 61st
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Long story short: Gerrit Cole not worried about home run issue
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I'm Not A Headline Guy Sports ramblings…with a Yankees bias!
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Long story short: Gerrit Cole not worried about home run issue
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The Yankees have a ton of questions to answer as the playoffs near
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Long story short: Gerrit Cole not worried about home run issue
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Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole lead Yankees' win over Athletics