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Nestor Cortes is ready for his Game Two start against the Guardians, Locked On Yankees
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New York Yankees SP Nestor Cortes Evaluates First Career
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Nestor Cortes is ready for his Game Two start against the
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Nestor Cortes declares himself available for Yankees in Game 5
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Is Nestor Cortes ready for Opening Day?
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The Yankees HAVE TO play Gleyber Torres after this
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Yankees' Nestor Cortes ready to roll for Game 2 start vs
Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes dives into first base to win race
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Yankees down Guardians in Game 5 of ALDS, will face Astros
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