Coverage dated October 7, 2026

Once kicked out of Yankee Stadium, Nick Martinez returns to pitch Rays into AL Championship Series

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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nick Martinez reacts in the fifth inning during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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  1. NBC New York

    Once kicked out of Yankee Stadium, Nick Martinez returns to pitch Rays into AL Championship Series (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nick Martinez reacts in the fifth inning during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Once kicked out of Yankee Stadium, Nick Martinez returns to try to pitch the Rays into ALCS (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Once ejected from Yankee Stadium as a college student, Nick Martinez returns trying to pitch the Tampa Bay Rays into the AL Championship Series

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