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Austin Wells Alters Yankees Leaving Kyle Higashioka Squeezed
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Yankees overcome another Gerrit Cole clunker to beat Padres, win series
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Gerrit Cole, Kyle Higashioka connection traces back to New York Yankees' scout - ESPN
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Edison High graduate Kyle Higashioka sees years of work rewarded with Yankees - Los Angeles Times
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New York Yankees: Gerrit Cole, Kyle Higashioka winning formula
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Jose Trevino catching Gerrit Cole; more security at Stadium
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Gerrit Cole sends reminder why he's AL Cy Young favorite – The Morning Call
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Kyle Higashioka to catch Gerrit Cole in Game 1
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Gerrit Cole, Kyle Higashioka connection traces back to New York Yankees' scout - ESPN
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Kyle Higashioka reflects on Yankees career with future uncertain: 'It's not gonna last forever
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Kyle Higashioka says Josh Donaldson has helped his power in camp
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Kyle Higashioka delivers in every way for Yankees in ALDS Game 1
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Yankees' Kyle Higashioka to reach dream with Opening Day start