The New York Yankees, facing uncertainty following Aaron Judge’s injury, considered a fire sale ahead of the trade deadline, exploring trades for key players like Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt. While Judge’s return is anticipated, the team’s reliance on him highlights their lack of star power, making their playoff contention tenuous without him.
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Thanks to early home runs and a stellar performance by rookie starter Trey Yesavage, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1, taking a 3-2 lead in the World Series. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continued his impressive postseason, contributing to the victory and positioning Toronto for a chance to clinch the title in Game 6. Want More Context? 🔎
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Trey Yesavage made history in Game 5 of the World Series by striking out 12 Los Angeles Dodgers batters, setting a rookie record for strikeouts in a World Series game and surpassing the previous mark held by Don Newcombe since 1949. This performance also marked Yesavage's second playoff start with double-digit strikeouts, as he established a new single-postseason rookie record with 34 total strikeouts. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Minnesota Twins are set to hire Derek Shelton as their new manager, returning to the organization after serving as bench coach from 2018-19. Despite a challenging tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he faced multiple losing seasons, Shelton's familiarity with the Twins' front office likely contributed to his selection; an official announcement is expected next week. Want More Context? 🔎
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