New York Yankees News & Updates
The New York Yankees were 37-25, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees squeaked by the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 at Yankee Stadium.
On the right side of things. Outscoring opponents by 11 this week. Plus, scoring 6.0 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight.
Yankees Game on June 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Yankee Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Ryan Weathers (2-3, 3.52 ERA) vs Sonny Gray (6-1, 3.06 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | YES, NESN |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 4 mph |
Yankees Score & Recap
Yesterday, the New York Yankees squeaked by the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 at Yankee Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Yankees Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
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36 | 23 | .610 | L3 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
37 | 25 | .597 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Orioles
|
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30 | 33 | .476 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
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30 | 33 | .476 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
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26 | 35 | .426 | 11.0 | L1 |
New York Yankees are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Yankees Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .300 | 1.031 | 44 | |
| 17 | .248 | .908 | 38 | |
| 8 | .273 | .841 | 40 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-3 | 1.89 | 0.86 | 76.1 | |
| 3-1 | 2.00 | 1.19 | 27.0 | |
| 4-1 | 1.82 | 1.31 | 29.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Yankees News
The Yankees are reeling after Aaron Judge was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right rib, sidelining the three-time MVP for at least four to six weeks. The absence of Judge's power is a gut punch, but the team is pivoting to a small-ball approach, with Ryan McMahon stepping up to help salvage a series finale against the Guardians. While the lineup has averaged 7.9 runs per game over the last week, the harsh reality is that they must learn to adapt without their cornerstone player. With a 36-25 record, the Yankees still cling to playoff hopes, but the pressure will be on the remaining stars like Ben Rice to fill the void. As the team navigates this tough stretch, fans can only hope for a swift recovery and a return to form for Judge.
Yankees Upcoming Schedule
The New York Yankees visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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