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Yankees need to keep Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the bench for the ALCS
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Yankees make huge lineup change, benching Isiah Kiner-Falefa
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New York Yankees beat Cleveland Guardians 4-3
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New York Yankees fans question team trying reviled infielder Isiah Kiner- Falefa in the outfield: Absolutely not gonna end well I feel gaslit
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Longtime Yankees outfielder uncertain of role with team
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa starts in center, Aaron Hicks on Yankees bench
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Donaldson, Carpenter lead Yanks over Red Sox 12-5
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For Yankees and Aaron Hicks, best place is splitsville - Newsday
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Yankees awards at the quarter mark: Anthony Rizzo MVP? Aaron Hicks LVP? - The Athletic
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa plays first game in center field
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Yankees LF Aaron Hicks out for postseason with knee injury
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Donaldson, Carpenter lead Yanks over Red Sox 12-5 – ABC4 Utah