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Yankees' Gerrit Cole dominant in first 'normal' spring outing
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Astros' Gerrit Cole fans 16 in one-hit shutout of Diamondbacks
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Gerrit Cole's favorite Yankees moment involves legendary Derek Jeter milestone
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Gerrit Cole flourished with new catcher against Royals
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The Astros' Gerrit Cole Trade Is a World Series Regression Rejection - The Ringer
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Cole tosses 2-hitter with 10 Ks as Yanks blank Twins 2-0
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Yankees Magazine: Gerrit Cole
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Yankees' Gerrit Cole hilariously calls out Derek Jeter
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Rosenthal: The secret value of Yankees ace Gerrit Cole comes from always paying attention - The Athletic
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Gerrit Cole agrees to a nine-year, $324 million deal with the Yankees - The Washington Post