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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Lauren Theisen

Toronto Blue Jays v New York Yankees

Everybody Loves Vlad, Even The Men He Destroys

Detroit Tigers v New York Yankees – Game One

The Yankees Are Retiring Paul O’Neill’s Number In Monument Park, Which Is Different From Giving Him A Plaque In Monument Park, Which They Already Did, And Also Different From Giving Him A Monument In Monument Park, Which They Haven’t Done, Even Though A Monument Involves A Plaque

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Ray Ratto

Mass Vaccination Site Opens At Citi Field In New York City

If The Mets Want A Crosstown Rivalry, They’ll Need To Steal More Than A Hitting Coach

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 05: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox watches his two run home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning of the American League Wild Card game at Fenway Park on October 05, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Wild Card Round – New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox

It Got Late Early Out There For The Yankees

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Samer Kalaf

Jose Iglesias #12, Xander Bogaerts #2, Rafael Devers #11 and Kyle Schwarber #18 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate after a 7-5 victory against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on October 03, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Boston Red Sox v Washington Nationals

AL Wild-Card Race Ends With Absolutely No Chaos


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Dan McQuade

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Gio Urshela Makes Catch Then Tumbles Into Dugout, Followed By Angel Hernandez

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Patrick Redford

during a game at Marlins Park on July 27, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

Cincinnati Reds v Miami Marlins

Joe West, Protagonist Of Baseball, Celebrates Looming Retirement By Ruining Game

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Tom Ley

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Umpire Claims He Was Protecting Grounds Crew When He Shooed Them Away Like Unwanted Varmints

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Albert Burneko

Derek Jeter, New York Yankees, stretches toward a ground ball

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Please Explain To Me What The Hell Aaron Boone Is Trying To Say About Derek Jeter

New York Yankees v Atlanta Braves

Don’t Let These Damn Yankees Sneak Up On You

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Barry Petchesky

DYERSVILLE, IOWA - AUGUST 12: Members of the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees take the field prior to a game at the Field of Dreams on August 12, 2021 in Dyersville, Iowa. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

MLB at Field of Dreams – Chicago White Sox v New York Yankees

MLB Likes What It Sees When It Looks Backward

New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals

The Weird Baseball Is Upon Us

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 03: Anthony Rizzo #48 of the New York Yankees celebrates in the dugout with his teammates after scoring a run during the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on August 03, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles v New York Yankees

Anthony Rizzo Is The Latest Yankee With COVID

New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox

Things Somehow Got Worse For The Yankees

BOSTON, MA - JULY 22: Hunter Renfroe #10 of the Boston Red Sox is congratulated by Matt Barnes #32 after his game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on July 22, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

If George Were Alive, This Would’ve Killed Him Again

New York Yankees v Houston Astros

The Yankees And Astros Have Engaged In A Shirt-Based Beef

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Gerrit Cole Cussed A Bunch Then Went The Distance

Los Angeles Angels v New York Yankees

The Yankees Game Was Frickin’ Miserable

Baltimore Orioles’ #29 Pete Incaviglia (R) is safe

Paul O’Neill Forgets A Guy

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 3: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees reacts against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium on June 3, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Defector Up All Night

Gerrit Cole, Asked Simple, Straightforward Yes/No Question: [5 Seconds Of Silence] [5 More Seconds Of Stammering] “I Don’t Quite Know How To Answer That”

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Paul Kix

New York Yankees Workout

Parenting Lessons From An Ill-Advised Trip Into The Yankee Stadium Bleachers

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 07: Adam Ottavino #0 of the New York Yankees is pulled after walking Nelson Cruz #23 of the Minnesota Twins in game three of the American League Division Series at Target Field on October 07, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Divisional Series – New York Yankees v Minnesota Twins – Game Three

MLB Has A Salary Cap

Dave McKenna

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A Girl Named Lou: How A Fan’s Plan To Honor A Yankee Legend Went Awry

Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees hits a grand slam

Division Series – New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays – Game One

Sorry, But The Yankees Are The Good Guys

Interim manager Sandy Alomar Jr. #15 removes starting pitcher Shane Bieber #57 of the Cleveland Indians from the game during the fifth inning after giving up a two run homer

Wild Card Round – New York Yankees v Cleveland Indians – Game One

Aaron Judge Shattered Shane Bieber’s Aura Of Invincibility

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