#Yankees still will play Giancarlo Stanton in outfield

#Yankees still will play Giancarlo Stanton in outfield

“Yankees still will play Giancarlo Stanton in outfield” Yankees manager Aaron Boone hopes Giancarlo Stanton returns from his stint on the injured list for ankle inflammation by this weekend. When he does, Boone intends to use Stanton in the outfield in the same manner as he has been all season — despite the injury. “I…

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#’Mutual understanding’ after ‘Jackie’ controversy

#’Mutual understanding’ after ‘Jackie’ controversy

“‘Mutual understanding’ after ‘Jackie’ controversy” Josh Donaldson is done with his “Jackie” comments. The Yankees infielder said he and Tim Anderson have a “mutual understanding” after his comments caused friction between the teams during last weekend’s series in The Bronx. “First and foremost, I have the utmost respect for what Tim Anderson brings to the…

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#Aaron Judge critical of Josh Donaldson’s ‘Jackie’ comment

#Aaron Judge critical of Josh Donaldson’s ‘Jackie’ comment

“Aaron Judge critical of Josh Donaldson’s ‘Jackie’ comment” Aaron Judge criticized Yankee teammate Josh Donaldson for calling Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson “Jackie,” the reference to Jackie Robinson that cost Donaldson a one-game suspension and a fine.  “It’s a tough one,’’ Judge said after Monday’s 6-4 loss to Baltimore of the incident on Saturday…

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#Just what kind of teammate is Josh Donaldson?

#Just what kind of teammate is Josh Donaldson?

“Just what kind of teammate is Josh Donaldson?” Maybe you interpreted the fighting this weekend at Yankee Stadium as a direct result of a racist comment by Josh Donaldson to Tim Anderson. Or maybe you believe that Donaldson was simply poking fun at Anderson by calling the Black player “Jackie,” which Donaldson said stemmed from…

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