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Yankees activate closer Aroldis Chapman
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Yankees activate Chapman, others approaching returns from IL
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Aroldis Chapman earns first save with Rangers as club moves to 'co-closer' plan, National Sports
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Yankees get Aroldis Chapman from Reds for 4 minor leaguers
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Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman gives a thumbs up after another positive bullpen session, could be activated soon – New York Daily News
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Yankees' Aroldis Chapman goes on IL with leg infection caused by recent tattoo - The Athletic
Aroldis Chapman reflects after Yankees' ALCS loss
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Ex-Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman turned down more money from NL contender to sign with Royals
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Aroldis Chapman struggles in his return to the Yankees
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MLB execs: Royals should trade ex-Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman