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Jacoby Ellsbury Reports to Yankees Camp With an Injury-Clouded Future - The New York Times
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Greg Bird, Jacoby Ellsbury lead Sonny Gray, Yankees over Mariners – The Denver Post
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Jacoby Ellsbury
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Wounded Yankees Limp Into Showdown With Astros - The New York Times
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What the Jacoby Ellsbury Release Means for the Yankees Moving Forward - Sports Illustrated NY Yankees News, Analysis and More
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Some notable names designated for assignment - Lone Star Ball
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Jacoby Ellsbury
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Yankees Protect Seven From Rule 5 Draft; Release Ellsbury & DFA Bird, Cortes - Pinstriped Prospects
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Yankees release Jacoby Ellsbury, designate Greg Bird for assignment
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Yankees protect 7 from Rule 5 Draft
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Yankees report cards: Grading Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, entire roster at break
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Some notable names designated for assignment - Lone Star Ball
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Jacoby Ellsbury, Greg Bird: New York Yankees cut at roster deadline
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New York Yankees: Greg Bird chooses to test free agency
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New York Yankees news: Jacoby Ellsbury released before 40-man deadline