When the Yankees picked up Michael Tonkin, the pitcher had already been designated for assignment three times this season. But the reliever has been a stud for Aaron Boone’s squad, and he chatted with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about his journey all around the planet, the belief that never wavered and the goals for an enduring baseball life. Then, Jon previews the August 2024 issue of Yankees Magazine, and discusses the team’s outlook now that the trade deadline has passed. Finally, Brian Richards pens a new chapter of History Books, this one discussing the biggest crowd in Yankee Stadium history

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