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Nestor Cortes Statcast, Visuals & Advanced Metrics, MLB.com
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JB Exclusive: Nestor Cortes' Improbable Journey to the Bronx
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Yankees planning ALDS double dose of Gerrit Cole, Nestor Cortes
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Yankees built to win in playoffs behind Aaron Judge, home runs - Sports Illustrated
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Nestor Cortes is the Yankees' everyman star
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How does Néstor Cortés Jr. in the Yankees' rotation?
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Yankees holding breath over Aaron Judge, Nestor Cortes
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