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Yankees acquire Josh Donaldson, trade Gary Sanchez in five-player
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New York Yankees' Josh Donaldson transferred to injured list with
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Gerrit Cole Finally Takes the Bronx In October
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Yankees leaving hints about postseason roster
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Josh Donaldson batting cleanup sends Yankee fans into Twitter frenzy
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Astros Pounce on Yankees' Mistakes in Game 3, Move Closer to ALCS
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Josh Donaldson says it was 'tough to hear' Yankees teammates
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Josh Donaldson home run gaffe leads to out for Yankees in ALDS Game 1
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Analytics-heavy Yankees Learn A Lesson From Josh Donaldson