CHICAGO -- Part of Carlos Rodón will always feel at home here on the South Side, especially when he’s standing on the mound. This was where he threw his first big league pitches, launching a seven-year run with the White Sox that included a career highlight: a no-hitter in 2021, sealed on this very field.

That version of Rodón was a snarling package of four-seamers and sliders, daring opponents to catch up. The fearless edge is still there, but he carries more polish and savvy now, showcasing a broader arsenal to his former club as he guided the Yankees to their sixth consecutive victory on Friday, a 10-2 win at Rate Field .

With the victory, the Yankees gained ground in the American League East , moving into second place behind the Blue Jays. Now just three games back of Toronto,

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