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Nestor Cortes, Jose Trevino mic'd up in All-Star Game
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Nestor Cortes' weird strikeout of Rafael Devers
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Yankees' Nestor Cortes deserves All-Star Game start for AL thus far - Pinstripe Alley
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Nestor Cortes carries no-hitter into eighth vs. Rangers
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Nestor Cortes will be repping Yankees, Cuba and everyone under 6 feet in the All-Star Game
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As the legend of Nestor Cortes grows, the Yankees lefty is still scrapping - The Athletic
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New York Yankees' Struggling All-Star Starting Pitcher Likely Headed to IL - Sports Illustrated NY Yankees News, Analysis and More
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Mariners acquire left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. from the Yankees
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Yankees' Nestor Cortes is a breakout star: How lefty became AL's best