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Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson, right, celebrates after his home run with third base coach Tony Mansolino, left, during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Henderson becomes youngest player to hit 10 homers before May 1 as Orioles beat Yankees

By Patrick Stevens - Associated Press

New York Yankees pitchers Mike Kekich, left, and Fritz Peterson have their arms full of kids after they showed up at the spring training camp at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Feb. 28, 1972. Kekich holds crying son Jim and daughter Regan, and Peterson holds his son Eric. Peterson, the New York Yankees pitcher who created a controversy when he swapped wives and families with teammate Mike Kekich in 1973, died of lung cancer at his home in Winona, Minn., on Oct. 19, according to the death certificate filed with the Winona County Vital Records Department. He was 81. (AP Photo/Joe Migon, File)

Fritz Peterson, Yankees pitcher who traded wives with teammate Mike Kekich, dies at age 81

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New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterling sits in his booth before a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sept. 25, 2009. Sterling announced his immediate retirement Monday, April 15, 2024, at age 85 a few weeks into his 34th season in New York's broadcast booth. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

John Sterling retires from Yankees broadcast booth at age 85, a few weeks into 34th season

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker delivers against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Pittsburgh. The New York Yankees acquired right-hander JT Brubaker and international bonus pool allotment from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, March 29, 2024 for a player to be named.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Yankees acquire right-hander JT Brubaker and $500,000 in international allotment from Pirates

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New York Yankees' Juan Soto watches a pitch in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, March 11, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla. Baseball’s next free agency class won’t have a two-way star like Shohei Ohtani, and almost certainly no deals like his record-shattering $700 million over 10 years to switch teams in Los Angeles this year. But there could still be All-Star sluggers and Cy Young Award winners available next offseason.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

MLB free agency: No 2-way stars, but All-Star sluggers and Cy Young winners could be in ‘24-25 class

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto leaps to the field during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) **FILE**

Orioles defend AL East crown after turning division upside down in 2023

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper walks to the dugout after striking out in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees Monday, March 11, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper is back in the lineup after missing a week with a sore back

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Trevor Bauer attends his introduction ceremony as Diablos de Mexico's new starting pitcher at Alfredo Harp Helú stadium in Mexico City, Friday, March 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer wants to return to majors, says he is focused on Mexican League

By Carlos Rodriguez - Associated Press

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole walks to the field before a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, March 1, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. Cole traveled to Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 to see specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache for additional tests on his right elbow. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he has no timetable for how long Cole will be sidelined. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file)

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole won’t throw for 3 to 4 weeks due to elbow nerve irritation and edema

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge stands in the dugout before a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Aaron Judge could return to Yankees lineup on Saturday

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Former New York Mets baseball player Darryl Strawberry poses at Citi Field in New York on Aug. 1, 2010. Former New York Mets and Yankees star Darryl Strawberry is recovering from a heart attack and is at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital. Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Tuesday, March 12, 2024, that Strawberry was stricken Monday, a day before the eight-time All-Star's 62nd birthday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) **FILE**

Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole walks to the field before a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, March 1, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Yankees’ ace Cole to undergo MRI on right elbow while Red Sox lose Giolito indefinitely

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sept. 22, 2023, in New York. Slugger Judge and the Yankees try to make it back to the playoffs after a disappointing 2023 season. The five-time All-Star hit 37 home runs last season and will be a big piece of the lineup once again. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Boone: Yankees are `hell bent on being a champion’ this season

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FILE - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Corey Kluber throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres on May 21, 2023, in San Diego. Kluber, a two-time Cy Young Award winner for Cleveland who pitched a no-hitter for the New York Yankees in 2021, announced his retirement, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, after 13 major league seasons.(AP Photo/Brandon Sloter, File)

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber retires at age 37

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San Diego Padres' Juan Soto follows the flight of his two-run home run against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland in the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Denver. Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Pete Alonso are among 194 players across Major League Baseball still negotiating salaries for the 2024 season leading into Thursday’s Jan. 11, 2024, deadline. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Juan Soto, Yankees agree to $31 million deal, record for arbitration-eligible player

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Cody Poteet delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Poteet agreed Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, to a one-year contract with the New York Yankees, who are seeking to replenish their staff after sending four pitchers to San Diego in the trade to acquire slugger Juan Soto. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

New York Yankees sign right-hander Cody Poteet to replenish pitching staff

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Frankie Montas throws to a Tampa Bay Rays batter during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Frankie Montas and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $16 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Scott Audette, File)

Pitcher Frankie Montas agrees to $16 million, 1-year contract with Cincinnati Reds

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Juan Soto bats during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Houston. The New York Yankees have acquired All-Star slugger Juan Soto in a trade with the cost-cutting San Diego Padres, according to two people with knowledge of the deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday night Dec. 6, 2023 because the trade had not yet been announced by either team.(AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File) **FILE**

Soto deflects questions about long-term deal, looks forward to playing with Yankees in 2024

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Juan Soto bats during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Houston. The New York Yankees have acquired All-Star slugger Juan Soto in a trade with the cost-cutting San Diego Padres, according to two people with knowledge of the deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday night Dec. 6, 2023 because the trade had not yet been announced by either team.(AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File) **FILE**

Yankees’ acquisition of Soto a vintage Steinbrenner move

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Juan Soto bats during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Houston. The New York Yankees have acquired All-Star slugger Juan Soto in a trade with the cost-cutting San Diego Padres, according to two people with knowledge of the deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday night Dec. 6, 2023 because the trade had not yet been announced by either team.(AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File) **FILE**

Padres trade star outfielder Juan Soto to Yankees

By Ronald Blum and Bernie Wilson - Associated Press