Ben Rice and Aaron Judge homered, while Will Warren struck out 10 batters as the Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers, 5-2, in the series opener. Rice hit a solo home run in the second and a sacrifice fly, while Judge added his MLB-leading 16th homer in the eighth. Warren dominated for 5.2 innings without allowing a run, and the bullpen secured the win despite a late two-run shot by Jonah Heim, with Luke Weaver earning the save.
As the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, teams are assessing their positions as buyers or sellers. Despite a complicated playoff scenario, four teams are identified as needing to make acquisitions to maximize their current season success. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Taj Bradley to Triple-A Durham following a poor outing against the White Sox, where he allowed four runs in 1.2 innings, resulting in an 11-9 loss. Joe Boyle, who has excelled in long relief, is likely to take his spot in the rotation, while Bradley's future remains uncertain amid trade discussions. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Yankees are actively seeking a third baseman ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline, with interest in Eugenio Suarez of the Diamondbacks as their primary target, despite concerns over his defense and potential cost. Ryan McMahon of the Rockies is seen as a backup option, but the Yankees are reportedly not enthusiastic about him or other candidates like Ke'Bryan Hayes due to their contracts and performance. Want More Context? 🔎
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