New Yankee James Paxton opens up to the News on why he's the right guy to handle the pressures of New York and which Bomber great he idolizes
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James Paxton injury update: Yankees ace (glute) removed 1 inning into final regular season start | Sporting News
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In James Paxton's return to T-Mobile Park, Yankees get the better of Mariners and Justus Sheffield | The Seattle Times
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