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Yankees Nestor Cortes Smartass Windup To Mess With Home Plate Umpire Is Hilarious
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Legend of Nestor grows': Cortes' tag play draws Yankees' praise
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New York Yankees: Nestor Cortes puzzled about being removed from public park during baseball practice
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Yankees built to win in playoffs behind Aaron Judge, home runs - Sports Illustrated
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Yankees vs. Blue Jays: Series preview, probable pitchers - Pinstripe Alley
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Nestor Cortes, Yankees bullpen shut out powerful Blue Jays
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Nestor Cortes Jr.'s career year creates mixed feelings for Yankees in 2022
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Yankees' Nestor Cortes placed on IL due to left shoulder strain
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Nestor Cortes feels 'great,' expects to rejoin Yankees next week
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Yankees: Nestor Cortes Jr. Is A Rotation Keeper No Matter Who Returns
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JB Exclusive: Nestor Cortes' Improbable Journey to the Bronx
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Yankees relying on Nestor Cortes Jr. in depleted rotation
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Breaking down Yankees' 40-man roster: Who will be back and who won't in 2024
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Adding Rodón, reason for confidence in Cortes gives Yanks a high floor - Pinstripe Alley