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Aaron Judge activated from 60-day injured list by New York Yankees

Headline from WTOP Washington DC, on the newest of 4 developments

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees. The three-time MVP hasn’t played since May 31 because of a broken right rib. New York was off Monday and is scheduled to open a three-game series at home Tuesday night against the Colorado R…

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Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Aaron Boone says it’s ‘possible’ Aaron Judge could return soon

    Headline from NJ.com / Star-Ledger ·

  2. Aaron Judge did ‘quite a bit of hitting’ in latest step toward hopeful Yankees return

    Headline from New York Post ·

  3. Aaron Judge On Verge Of Returning To The Yankees From A Fractured Rib

    Headline from Forbes ·

  4. Newest

    Aaron Judge activated from 60-day injured list by New York Yankees

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

3 reports not tied to one development ·

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21 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Aaron Judge’s Yankees return could come as soon as next week (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Yankees began a week-long trip on the west coast Monday with Aaron Judge in tow – and not just so he could be back in his home state.

  2. New York Post

    The Yankees don’t just need Aaron Judge back — they need him hitting (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    That would give Judge as many as 19 games to get ready for the playoffs.

  3. UPI

    Aaron Judge could make New York Yankees return by Sept. 8 (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Aaron Judge could make his return to the New York Yankees lineup by Sept. 8, manager Aaron Boone announced. He is out with a rib injury.

  4. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Aaron Boone says it’s ‘possible’ Aaron Judge could return soon (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The Yankees host the Rockies Sept. 8-10 before hosting the rival Mets Sept. 11-13.

  5. New York Post

    Aaron Judge did ‘quite a bit of hitting’ in latest step toward hopeful Yankees return (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Aaron Judge increased hitting work as the Yankees eye a possible return next week.

  6. amNewYork

    Aaron Judge latest: Yankees slugger could be back next week (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    The significant steps toward a return are coming a lot more often now for Aaron Judge, as the chance of him rejoining the Yankees as soon as next week continues to increase. Manager Aaron Boone disclosed that the slugger took batting practice off the Trajekt pitching machine over the weekend before …

  7. New York Post

    Breaking down the complicated lineup decisions Yankees face with Aaron Judge returning — and Red Sox looming (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Yankees’ strength is pitching (especially starting pitching) and I would double down on supporting that with defense and believing an Aaron Judge-led lineup will produce enough offense.

  8. New York Post

    Aaron Judge takes on-field batting practice in enormous Yankees step (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Judge is not expected to have a chance to face live pitching until the Yankees return home on Monday.

  9. New York Post

    Aaron Judge has another busy baseball day and what’s next as his Yankees’ return nears (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The endgame is near for Aaron Judge.

  10. New York Post

    Aaron Judge to face his final Yankees hurdle before expected return (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Yankees are off Monday, but their most important player will not be.

  11. amNewYork

    Aaron Judge latest: Tuesday return possible, but how will Yankees handle their captain? (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    Labor Day could be Aaron Judge’s final hurdle before he returns to work. The New York Yankees’ superstar slugger faced live pitching on Monday during an off-day in the Bronx. Should he come out of it OK, there is a chance that he will be activated off the IL and be back in the Bronx...

  12. Forbes

    Aaron Judge On Verge Of Returning To The Yankees From A Fractured Rib (opens Forbes)

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    Aaron Judge has just come off a six-game road trip with the Yankees where he took batting practice. He's a few live high-velocity pitching sessions away from his return.

  13. New York Post

    Aaron Judge’s imminent return is everything the Yankees have been waiting for (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The long-awaited day is nearly here.

  14. New York Post

    Aaron Judge’s long-awaited Yankees return is finally here (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The captain is back.

  15. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Aaron Judge reinstated from injured list by the New York Yankees (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Aaron Judge reinstated from injured list by the New York Yankees

  16. WTOP Washington DC

    Aaron Judge activated from 60-day injured list by New York Yankees (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees. The three-time MVP hasn’t played since May 31 because of a broken right rib. New York was off Monday and is scheduled to open a three-game series at home Tuesday night against the Colorado R…

  17. ABC 7 New York

    New York Yankees activate Aaron Judge from 60-day injured list (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    The three-time MVP hasn't played since May 31 because of a broken right rib.

  18. The Boston Globe

    Yankees activate Aaron Judge from 60-day injured list, will return to lineup Tuesday (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The three-time MVP hasn’t played since May 31 because of a broken right rib.

  19. Fox News

    Aaron Judge returns to Yankees after 83 games missed with rib injury ahead of postseason push (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The New York Yankees activated Aaron Judge from the 60-day injured list after a broken rib, skipping a rehab assignment ahead of the Rockies series.

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