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30Nov

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The Proxy Wars Take to the High Seas

Houthi rebels seized an Israel-linked ship in mid-November. There may be more maritime terrorism.

Yankees 1st inning outburst leads to series victory over Pirates

The Yankees got off on the right foot Saturday. Estevan Florial’s two-run single in the first inning set the tone for the Bombers’ 6-3 victory over the Pirates. Florial is getting his long-awaited chance to make an impact for the Yanks after grinding through Triple-A for the majority of this season. The 25-year-old is 4-for-22 during his short stint thus far after putting up stellar numbers for Scranton-Wilkes Barre. The outfielder’s .985 OPS in 101 Triple-A games earned him a promotion after Jasson Dominguez’s season-ending injury (torn UCL). Giancarlo Stanton blasted a solo homer in the top of the third giving the Yankees all they would need on offense for a victory as they took a 4-2 lead. The veteran launched his 24th homer of what has been a struggle this season. The 34-year-old is s...

Gerrit Cole’s remains Cy Young frontrunner as Yankees beat Pirates

Gerrit Cole entered Friday night as the frontrunner for the AL Cy Young award and left with the same status. The right-hander toed the mound where it all started in Pittsburgh during the Yanks’ 7-5 win over the Pirates. Cole tossed five innings allowing two runs on six hits while striking out four. The 33-year-old bent but didn’t break as he didn’t have his best stuff, however, he did just enough to remain in front for the elusive Cy Young award. Former Yankee and now star Twins’ right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray (2.96 ERA) and Mariners’ Luis Castillo (3.08 ERA) are Cole’s competition to capture his first career Cy Young and with just a few starts to go, the Yankees’ starter is in prime position to take home the award. There was a very scary moment on the field during Friday’s game. Relieve...