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Luis Severino's struggles continue as Yankees lose to Astros
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Injuries hampered Nestor Cortes' 2023 in a big way for the Yankees - Pinstripe Alley
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Verlander throws 7 solid innings to begin 2nd stint with Astros but loses 3-1 to Yankees – NewsNation
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Nestor Cortes to take Domingo German's spot in Yankees' rotation
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Yankees' Nestor Cortes gets key strikeout using funky delivery
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Yankees Manage Workloads of Nestor Cortes and Luis Severino - The New York Times
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Nestor Cortes immaculate inning vs. Orioles
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Cortes, 3 relievers shut down Astros in Yankees' 4-0 win
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Javier, Astros romp 5-0 over Yanks, Cole, take 3-0 ALCS lead
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Cortes hurt, leaves after tying 3-run HR in ALCS Game 4
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Yankees' Nestor Cortes makes his case to be their playoff ace
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Yankees' Nestor Cortes ready to roll for Game 2 start vs. Guardians
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Nestor Cortes strikes out 7 against Astros
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Nestor Cortes: How Yankees pitcher feels about ALDS Game 2 start
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Verlander throws 7 solid innings to begin 2nd stint with Astros but loses 3-1 to Yankees