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LEADING OFF: Judge takes aim at Wrigley, Keuchel starts fast

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a two-run home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a two-run home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a two-run home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Friday:

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HERE COMES THE JUDGE

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge takes his first swings at Wrigley Field when New York visits the Cubs. The 6-foot-7 rookie leads the majors with 13 home runs, many of them mammoth shots. No doubt, the ballhawks who wait outside on Waveland Avenue beyond the left field wall hoping for souvenirs during batting practice will be busy. The Yankees also might get a boost from having catcher Gary Sanchez come off the disabled list to start the three-game series vs. Chicago.

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