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The New York Yankees are 54-42, 2nd in the AL East. The New York Yankees did not play yesterday.

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Nothing to panic about here. They've taken 5 of 7 this week. Moving right along. Plus, +13 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.

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Yankees Score & Recap

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Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
5638.596 L1
Yankees
5442.5623.0 W4
Red Sox
4648.48910.0 W9
Orioles
4651.47411.5 W4
Blue Jays
4551.46912.0 L2

New York Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
22
Ben Rice
29.279.97168
35
Cody Bellinger
11.254.76651
48
Paul Goldschmidt
15.258.80942

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
31
Cam Schlittler
9-52.050.94118.2
47
Brent Headrick
5-11.551.1946.1
63
Fernando Cruz
4-32.251.2340.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
22
Ben Rice
4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
35
Cody Bellinger
5 hits, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
31
Cam Schlittler
8.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
57
Angel Chivilli
4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Yankees News

Ben Rice's debut in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby was a mixed bag, as he faced the harsh realities of the competition, getting booed and eliminated in the first round after a whiffed final swing. This awkward moment comes amidst broader concerns for the Yankees, who are eyeing upgrades at catcher and the bullpen ahead of the looming trade deadline. As they sit 54-42, the team is still very much in contention, especially with a strong 5-2 record over the last week, outscoring opponents by 13 runs. However, the absence of their ace Cam Schlittler from the All-Star Game raises eyebrows, particularly given his standout performance this season. If the Yankees want to solidify their position in the playoff race, addressing their bullpen's vulnerabilities is a must.

Sources
Derby highlights for Rice: Sharing stage with dad -- and being booed
MLB.com · 4h ago
Derby highlights for Rice: Sharing stage with dad -- and being booed
PHILADELPHIA – The most memorable snapshot of Ben Rice’s first experience in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby came on his final swing, waiting for gravity to bring a sky-high pop-up back toward the infield at Citizens Bank Park. Watching it plop on the turf untouched, Rice moved immediately toward the
Yanks eyeing upgrades at catcher, bullpen ahead of Deadline
MLB.com · 3h ago
Yanks eyeing upgrades at catcher, bullpen ahead of Deadline
NEW YORK – For Aaron Judge, a first impression of what he believed the 2026 Yankees could look like still stands out. It was late March in San Francisco, and the Yankees had won the season’s first two games, holding the Giants scoreless through 18 innings. Too many times, those
Ben Rice out first in 2026 Home Run Derby
Pinstripe Alley · 7h ago
Ben Rice out first in 2026 Home Run Derby
The 2026 Home Run Derby looks to be a thrilling competition with a revamped set of rules, but the Yankees won’t have much to root for outside of rooting against their division rival representatives after a disappointing first round. Their candidate to go the distance, Ben Rice, was eliminated in the first round after a […]
Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request
Pinstripe Alley · 13h ago
Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request
The first half of the 2026 season is in the books. Well, technically, we already passed by the 81-game mark a bit ago, but you get what I mean — the All-Star break is here and the Yankees sit in a decent position, atop the Wild Card standings and three games back of the Tampa […]
1 overlooked relief option could be minor-league savior for Yankees' bullpen
Yanksgoyard · 14h ago
1 overlooked relief option could be minor-league savior for Yankees' bullpen
The New York Yankees bullpen has a soft underbelly that needs to be addressed, and an under-the-radar high-strikeout arm in Scranton could be the solution.
Blue Jays manager's Cam Schlittler ASG snub was clear response to Yankees ragebait
Yanksgoyard · 17h ago
Blue Jays manager's Cam Schlittler ASG snub was clear response to Yankees ragebait
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider clearly played favorites as All-Star Game manager but snubbing Yankees' ace Cam Schlittler.

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