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The Chicago Cubs and the New York Yankees play the second game of a 3-game series Saturday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
The New York Yankees ace has been replaced by a teammate on the All-Star Game roster, raising injury concerns.
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The Yankees left-hander pulled out of the Midsummer Classic on Friday — and was replaced by teammate Carlos Rodón — due to him starting Saturday’s game against the Cubs, which would have had him pitching on two days of rest in the All-Star Game on Tuesday.
Fried taking the mound in the first inning at Truist Park in Atlanta would have been a made-for-TV moment. Alas, it won't happen.
New York Yankees starter Carlos Rodon was named an American League All-Star and will replace teammate Max Fried.
New York Yankees public address announcer Paul Olden will miss his first three games since assuming the role 2009 due to a personal obligation, ending a streak of more than 1,300 games.
According to new simulation results, Judge is now the MLB’s most likely home run hitter on Saturday, with a significant edge over Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers, who are playing in San Francisco’s notoriously pitcher-friendly Oracle Park.