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The New York Yankees began the 2025 season as a dominant force in the American League East. Just over a month ago, the Brox Bombers were five full games ahead of both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox, giving them the biggest lead in the MLB.

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Jays look to topple Yankees again, join them atop AL East

Entering play on the second day of June, the Toronto Blue Jays stood 5 1/2 games behind the New York Yankees in the American League East. On the second day of July, the Blue Jays can move into a tie for first place in the division with a victory over the Yankees in Toronto on Wednesday night.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 2

Yankees Catcher Gets Brutally Honest After Loss

The New York Yankees took their latest beating in Toronto on Canada Day, and catcher J.C. Escarra is taking the blame. Escarra's catcher's interference call, his second in two games and third this season, was costly for the Yankees in a seventh inning that ultimately saw the Blue Jays jump from a 4-4 tie to a 9-4 lead.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 2

Yankees Have a Second Base Problem

The New York Yankees took their second straight loss against the Toronto Blue Jays and have now lost 12 of their last 18 games. The slump has fans and commentators clamoring for changes.

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The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 39 MLB players with at least four 200-hit seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Non-US born MLB players with 200+ career home runs' quiz

The 'Most home runs in a season for each MLB franchise' quiz

The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Aaron Judge Reveals Exciting Partnership Deal on Tuesday

The dog days of summer are here for the 2025 MLB season. With about a month remaining before the trade deadline, teams are positioning themselves to either push for the playoffs or prepare for the future.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Sends Mixed Message as Yankees Face Decision

The New York Yankees have lost two straight games to the Toronto Blue Jays by a combined score of 17-9, but it's not Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s fault. The infielder is 1-for-6 with a two-run homer, two runs scored, and two walks over the two contests.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Calls for Change Intensify as Yankees Lose AL East Lead

It wasn’t just another bad day at the ballpark. It was the kind of game that would have had former New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner calling for the head of his manager. Now, under the more gentle leadership of his son Hal, Tuesday's 12-5 loss to the Blue Jays just gets people tweeting like the season’s already over.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Yankees Manager Hints at Potential Infield Shake-Up After Brutal Loss

Jazz Chisholm Jr. made another off-target throw from third base on Tuesday, and by the end of the day, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was facing questions about shaking up his infield. He was asked point-blank if he would move Chisholm back to second and put DJ LeMahieu back at third. Boone didn’t dismiss the idea.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Aaron Judge Needs a Running Mate, Hopefully it is Jazz Chisholm

It was obvious this offseason, after the New York Yankees lost Juan Soto in free agency, that Aaron Judge was going to need a new running mate. Over the last few weeks, Jazz Chisholm has made his case. The Yankees need to take some pressure off Aaron Judge at the top of the lineup.

Seth Lugo News / Yardbarker / July 1

Three ideal trade destinations for Royals ace Seth Lugo

Let's take a look at three potential landing spots for Lugo as the trade deadline approaches.

Could unhappy AL right-hander be answer to Mets' pitching woes?

Grading AL teams at the halfway point

25 sports stats that no longer seem to matter

The 'American League batting champions' quiz

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Want to Live Like the Yankees’ Boss? George Steinbrenner’s Former Mansion Is for Sale

Plenty of people live like a boss. But if you want to live like The Boss, it’s going to cost you $12 million. That’s the new asking price for a waterfront estate in South Tampa once owned by legendary Yankees owner George M.

Trent Grisham News / New York Yankees on SI / July 1

Yankees Get Great News on Trent Grisham Injury

The New York Yankees may be getting good news about injured outfielder Trent Grisham. According to Yankees insider Bryan Hoch, Grisham is going through a pregame workout ahead of the Pinstripes' away game against the Toronto Blue Jays tonight.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / July 1

Yankees Linked to Blockbuster Trade With Brewers

The New York Yankees may be in a bit of a jam with their starting pitcher rotation. While Marcus Stroman had a strong first outing back from injury, he's been incredibly inconsistent and caused drama with the team.

New York Yankees News / Inside The Diamonds / July 1

Injury Plagued New York Yankees Shake Up Roster

The Yankees have been busy with a flurry of roster moves over the past 24 hours. The team placed right-hander Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list, picked up veteran

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Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Aaron Judge Tied a Career High Without Swinging a Bat Monday

Aaron Judge didn’t swing the bat twice on Monday night, because he didn't have to. The Yankees slugger was intentionally walked two more times in Toronto, bringing his season total to 20.

Anthony Volpe News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Anthony Volpe’s Struggles Are About to Change the Yankees’ Trade Deadline

The Yankees didn’t lose Monday night’s game on one play. But a pair of misfires from Anthony Volpe helped crack the door. With a 3–1 lead in the sixth, the shortstop twice tried to force the issue—first throwing to third with no play, then rushing a throw to first he had no chance of making.

Max Fried News / Field Level Media / July 1

Yankees' Max Fried, facing Jays, seeks majors-best 11th win

The Toronto Blue Jays aim to tighten the American League East race when they oppose the visiting New York Yankees on Tuesday in a Canada Day matinee. The third-place Blue Jays took the opener of the four-game series 5-4 on Monday night to trim their gap behind first-place New York to two games entering July.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30

Blue Jays emerging as viable AL East contender after win over Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees on Monday, 5-4, to move two games behind the AL East leaders. Thanks to their recent hot streak, the Blue Jays have emerged as a legitimate division contender.

Grading AL teams at the halfway point

Blue Jays release veteran pitcher

Yankees bullpen suffers tough loss after placing reliever on IL

Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. joins exclusive club with Babe Ruth, Alex Rodriguez

Jazz Chisholm Jr. just made New York Yankees history. In his 100th game wearing the pinstripes, the explosive center fielder officially joined an exclusive club that includes just two other legendary names — Babe Ruth and Alex Rodriguez.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Yankees bullpen suffers tough loss after placing reliever on IL

The Yankees announced Monday that they’ve selected the contract of right-handed reliever Geoff Hartlieb and placed fellow righty Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique strain.

Yankees' Aaron Boone confirms news on pitcher Marcus Stroman

Yankees' leadoff crisis could derail playoff odds

Aaron Judge joins legendary company with 30th HR of season

Who has the best rotation in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Coach reveals how Aaron Judge is like Barry Bonds

Despite picking up his second career AL MVP Award with a dominant 2024 season, Aaron Judge continues to find ways to improve. This year the New York Yankees captain is chasing the triple crown while leading the league in walks, with an MLB-high 18 intentional bases on balls.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Yankees captain Aaron Judge’s surprised reaction to eye-opening trend

The New York Yankees beat the Athletics on Sunday to take the series at home. Although they are still in first place in the AL East, it has been a rough June for the Bombers and Aaron Judge.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / June 29