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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

FILE -Boston Red Sox's Alex Verdugo runs on his two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Boston. The New York Yankees made a rare trade with the rival Boston Red Sox, acquiring outfielder Alex Verdugo on Tuesday night, Dec. 5, 2023 for right-handers Greg Weissert, Richard Fitts and Nicholas Judice.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Yankees get outfielder Alex Verdugo from Red Sox for pitcher Greg Weissert, 2 minor leaguers

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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

FILE - New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza watches the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, May 26, 2023, in New York. The New York Mets are hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as their manager, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Nov. 6, because the move had not been announced. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

New York Mets hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as manager

By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Abreu (79) is tagged out trying to steal third base by Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Chapman, Kiermaier win fourth Gold Gloves

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge smiles after he was named the 2023 Recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award before Game 3 of the baseball World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Aaron Judge wins MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award for philanthropy

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge gestures to teammates after hitting a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Yankees and Diamondbacks rained out. More bad weather forecast for Sunday

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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 Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Aaron Judge hits 3 home runs, becomes first Yankees player to do it twice in one season

By Larry Fleisher - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Adam Frazier reacts after hitting a game-tying double to score pinch runner Jorge Mateo from first base in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 5-4 in 11 innings to clinch a playoff spot. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) **FILE**

Playoff-bound Orioles have made one of baseball’s greatest 2-year climbs

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Miguel Andujar celebrates as he approaches home plate after hitting a solo home run off New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates take advantage of a fortunate bounce to slip by Yankees 3-2 and avoid a 3-game sweep

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox baseball executive Chaim Bloom is shown before a baseball game between the Red Sox and New York Yankees Friday, June 16, 2023, at Fenway Park in Boston. The Red Sox fired Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom on Thursday, Sept. 14, as the team stumbled toward a third last-place finish in four seasons. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Red Sox fire Chaim Bloom as they stumble toward third last-place finish in 4 seasons

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes throws against the New York Yankees during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Brewers’ Corbin Burnes has no-hitter through 7 innings vs. Yankees

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Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich runs after hitting a double that scored teammate Tyrone Taylor during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Brewers’ Christian Yelich scratched against Yankees because of lower back soreness

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New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. The home run was Stanton's 400th in the majors. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Giancarlo Stanton hits his 400th home run to lead Gerrit Cole, Yankees to a 5-1 victory over Tigers

By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press