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Yankees clinch AL East but Judge's home run record chase stalls
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Yankees slugger Aaron Judge ties AL record with 61st home run of
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Yankees beat Red Sox to clinch playoff spot, Judge just misses No. 61
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New York Yankees win, secure American League East crown as Aaron
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New York Yankees clinch AL East title, secure first-round bye in
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MLB playoff field is set! Why 2022 postseason could be best ever
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Yankees Back On Top, Clinch First AL East Crown Since 2019
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MLB playoff picture: Updated postseason bracket, standings, key
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Aaron Judge's four walks help Yankees clinch AL East championship
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Yankees Clinch AL East Title but Aaron Judge Does Not Homer - The
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Yankees clinch AL East, finish job after 'keeping their blinders