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Good chemistry
The Yankees’ chemistry seems off the charts. Winning is the great panacea, and the club has been off to an incredible start. But players seem to be getting along well. A few examples:

• Every day during the home stand, the team had a hitters meeting in what’s labeled “The War Room” just outside the clubhouse. The meeting starts with a music video on a big projection screen, and the volume is turned up to nightclub levels. Before the home opener, they started the meeting with Rihanna’s “Run This Town.” Another day, “Houdini” by Dua Lipa was the pick. The War Room is essentially a classroom, complete with seats and desks. Along the right wall, the Yankees’ biggest accomplishments are listed in big bold letters — 27 World Series titles, four perfect games, etc.

• As Anthony Rizzo prepared for a pregame interview with the YES Network’s Justin Shackil, his teammates wouldn’t let him do it alone. He was flanked by Judge, Verdugo and Gleyber Torres, who kept comedically serious faces throughout the line of lighthearted questioning.

• During a pitching change Saturday night, Judge, Verdugo and Soto took turns riling up the crowd from the outfield. They kept their backs to the fans before turning and waving, eliciting wild cheers. “I’ve been here seven years,” Judge told Verdugo, “and I’ve never gotten this (kind of reaction).” — Kuty
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