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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 2h

Sources: Bo Bichette left off the ALCS roster for Toronto.

Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 14h

FINAL: 3-1 Brewers

No Brewers Ball in this one. Three solo home runs (Contreras, Vaughn, and Turang) were enough to beat the division-rival Cubs and go to the NLCS.

WP: Misiorowski (2-0, 1.29)
LP: Rea (0-1, 1.17)
SV: Uribe (1)

Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 1d

Some early offensive options the #Yankees could pursue this offseason
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Early Yankees Offseason Outlooks: Offense

With multiple players preparing to embark of Free Agency, how should the Yankees look to improve their offense going into 2026?

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 2d

NEWS: per @jorgecastillo, Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of his contract this offseason.

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Cody Bellinger Plans to Opt Out of Contract with Yankees

Bellinger reiterated that he would be interested in staying a Yankee, it will need to be on a new deal

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 2d

Devin Williams spoke last night ahead of his free agency:
( @ibwaa.bsky.social )

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Devin Williams speaks on Yankees tenure and Free Agency

Williams hinted at a potential reunion with New York

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 3d

Do the Yankees need to move on from Boone?
( #RepBX, @ibwaa.bsky.social )

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Should the Yankees move on from Boone?

It's been eight seasons, and still no championships, is it time for new blood?

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 3d

Bellinger said he would be open to a return, even if he opts out: "I had an unbelievable time putting on this uniform. Yankee Stadium, the fans, the organization, the culture that these guys have created in this locker room. It's special." #Yankees

Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 3d

Cody Bellinger told @snyyankees that he has not decided if he will opt out of his contract yet.

Bellinger has a $25M option for 2026 #Yankees

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 3d

That's the season. The #Yankees lose 5-2 in the #ALDS
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Yankees-Blue Jays ALDS Game Four Recap

Schlittler shines, Bats go quiet, Defense Fails, Yankees go Home.

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 3d

Rice is not in the lineup as @JackCurryYES reported. Volpe is.

Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 4d

It Happened: Aaron Judge had his Postseason Moment
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Judge had his Postseason Moment

The King earned his Crown in the Bronx

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 4d

BALLGAME! The #Yankees win 9-6 and live to fight another day! #Postseason ( @ibwaa.bsky.social )

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Yankees-Blue Jays ALDS Game Three Takeaways

Judge and the Bullpen lift the Yankees to a 9-6 Win!

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 4d

Bednar is coming on to get 5 outs

9-6 NYY

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 4d

That would be my guess. He just got up

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 4d

Bednar getting warm

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 4d

The #Yankees go down 1-2-3 for the first time in this game.

Devin Williams back out for the eighth inning. #Yankees

9-6 NYY

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 4d

Devin Williams in for the 7th inning. He leads off the inning by getting Vladdy to pop out.

Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 4d

UPDATE: The Yankees have taken a 3-run lead on a Jazz HR, a Wells RBI single and a Rice Sac Fly.

9-6 NYY

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 4d

Stanton with an RBI single after the E4 by IKF.

2-1 TOR

Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 4d

Full Lineups for both teams:

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Yankees-Blue Jays ALDS Game Three Starting Lineups

The Yankees look to avoid elimination against the Blue Jays today

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 4d

Same lineup. This is a mistake:

Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 5d

The #Rays new ownership group talked about a new ballpark for the Rays on Tuesday in a press conference.
( #RaysUp, @ibwaa.bsky.social )

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New Rays Ownership Sets Stadium Expectation

"Plan A is to figure it out here in Tampa Bay. We're confident that we're going to get that done." - Zalupski

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 5d

Some Great Baseball is coming!

Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 5d

After last night, there are three #MLB #Postseason series that set up elimination Games:

TOR is up 2-0 and can eliminate NYY at Yankee Stadium tonight
LAD is up 2-0 and can eliminate PHI at Dodger Stadium tomorrow (off today)
MIL is up 2-0 and can eliminate CHC at Wrigley Field tomorrow (off today)

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Matthew Nethercott @sportsinsider.blog · 6d

The #Yankees have their backs against the wall once again, but remain optimistic
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Yanks look to bounce back on Tuesday against Toronto in the Bronx

"It's the postseason, anything can happen" -- Aaron Judge

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