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Yankees weigh Grisham's role as Spencer Jones rises and Judge nears return
sports1 month ago

Yankees weigh Grisham's role as Spencer Jones rises and Judge nears return

The New York Yankees are debating Trent Grisham’s lineup role as Spencer Jones’s playing time increases, especially with Aaron Judge potentially returning next week. Grisham has dropped to sixth in the order but delivered an RBI single in the eighth inning of a 7-3 win, while Jones has been hot and even contributed a multi-base day, prompting talks about potentially benching or reducing Grisham’s center-field reps if Jones earns more everyday chances.

Stanton's Injury Storm Pushes Yankees to Rethink Judge-Stanton Dream
sports1 month ago

Stanton's Injury Storm Pushes Yankees to Rethink Judge-Stanton Dream

Giancarlo Stanton's recurring injuries have undermined the Yankees' hopes of pairing him with Aaron Judge as a franchise-changing duo. Stanton's latest left-calf strain makes a return unlikely this season, and with Judge also sidelined by a rib fracture, New York must rethink its roster strategy—reducing reliance on Stanton, leveraging DH slots, and integrating younger players like Jasson Domínguez. The club is expected to consider declining Stanton's 2028 club option despite his postseason contributions, effectively signaling the end of the high-profile era that never fully arrived.

Ben Rice Ignites Yankees’ Offense, Sparking MVP Buzz
sports4 months ago

Ben Rice Ignites Yankees’ Offense, Sparking MVP Buzz

The New York Yankees capped a 5-1 road trip with a 13-8 win over the Athletics, highlighted by a 13-run third inning; Ben Rice has become the offensive catalyst, posting a .306/.397/.658 line with 17 homers and 44 RBI while leading MLB in slugging, which injects MVP chatter as he outproduces Aaron Judge on many key metrics. Judge remains strong but is having a slower season by his standards, setting up a potential late-season MVP duel. The Yankees’ offense has thrived despite injuries, backed by a solid rotation and a bullpen that’s still adapting, as they’ve beaten up on weaker opponents and look ahead to tougher tests.

Yankees roll past Giants 7-0 to start 2026, Judge struggles in Opening Day
sports6 months ago

Yankees roll past Giants 7-0 to start 2026, Judge struggles in Opening Day

The New York Yankees opened the 2026 season with a 7-0 blowout of the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, extending their Opening Day win streak. Max Fried settled in after a rough start to toss 6 1/3 shutout innings as New York pounded Logan Webb for seven runs. Aaron Judge went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts, becoming the first reigning MVP to strike out four times on Opening Day, while the rest of the lineup supplied the offense as the Yankees took a 1-0 series edge ahead of an off day.