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Max Fried, pitcher for the New York Yankees, will start in ALDS Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Rays regardless of whether his girlfriend gives birth soon. Despite being due any day now, Fried said over a Zoom call from Yankee Stadium that he has a supportive family and understands this is his job priority. He emphasized that personal matters won't impact his performance on Wednesday during an interview where he avoided discussing the "personal stuff." Yankees need to win Game 3 as it's critical for their season continuation, with some players already working out at the stadium ahead of the game.

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🔮 Tuesday, Fried said he did not wish to talk about the “personal stuff,” but he acknowledged the exciting development for his family while stating that whatever happens, he will be on the mound.

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Try it free“I’ve got a really supportive family that understands that this is my job, and it’s not going to affect what happens [Wednesday],” Fried said over Zoom from Yankee Stadium, where some Yankees worked out on the eve of a must-win Game 3.

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🔮 Tuesday, Fried said he did not wish to talk about the “personal stuff,” but he acknowledged the exciting development for his family while stating that whatever happens, he will be on the mound.

2026-10-06 · New York Post

Max Fried will take the bump for Yankees’ ALDS Game 3 — whether his girlfriend gives birth or not · assertive framing

With their season on the line, the Yankees are giving the ball to Max Fried — no matter what. asserted

Yankees → give → Fried

Tuesday, Fried said he did not wish to talk about the “personal stuff,” but he acknowledged the exciting development for his family while stating that whatever happens, he will be on the mound. asserted

he → say → mound

Try it free“I’ve got a really supportive family that understands that this is my job, and it’s not going to affect what happens [Wednesday],” Fried said over Zoom from Yankee Stadium, where some Yankees worked out on the eve of a must-win Game 3. asserted

Yankees → try → 3

Not that he needed further incentive to attempt to make quick work of the Rays. asserted

he → need → Rays

Max Fried will take the bump for Yankees’ ALDS Game 3 — whether his girlfriend gives birth or not

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