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Yankees' Nestor Cortes is a breakout star: How lefty became AL's best
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Nestor Cortes Thrives for Yankees by Being Himself - The New York
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Yankee fans fell in love with Nestor Cortes Jr. this season
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Nestor Cortes to take Domingo German's spot in Yankees' rotation
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Yankees star pitcher Nestor Cortes speaks on Aaron Judge's worth
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Nestor Cortés Jr. - Wikipedia
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Cortes' season with Yankees could be over after he goes back on
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Nestor Cortes looks sharp in return, Yankees beat Astros, 3-1
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Nestor Cortes injury: Yankees pitcher lands back on IL with left
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Yankees' Nestor Cortes placed on IL due to left shoulder strain
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How Nestor Cortes first earned his Yankees chance
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Yankees' Nestor Cortes to throw first bullpen since injury
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Yankees' Nestor Cortes returns to injured list with same issue
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New York Yankees SP Nestor Cortes Evaluates First Career