Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and shortstop Gleyber on Thursday said they feel ready to start playing and are excited for Opening Day tonight in Washington.


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This weekend's games don't matter in the standings, but they give Aaron Boone an opportunity to consider his postseason roster.

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The number retirement ceremony was moved to Friday, but Saturday's tickets can be exchanged only for a game next season.

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Lots of candidates for the Mets . . . as for the Yankees, maybe they can wait until it's time for No. 99.

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The Yankees could start Max Fried in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series and Cam Schlittler in Game 2 . . . but they shouldn't.

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Expect a lot of unusual lineup and pitching situations this weekend in Washington.

Albanese: Final series can bring benefit as Mets' miserable season concludes

Few people expected Odell Beckham Jr. to be his former self, but no targets through two games is a surprise.

Rock: Will Beckham finally be an on-field asset for Giants this weekend?

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