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.
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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The Yankees suffered an 8-4 loss to the Blue Jays in a series finale marked by four errors, further complicating their AL East standings. Despite a strong early defense, misplays in critical moments, particularly by Max Fried and Cody Bellinger, allowed Toronto to capitalize, leading to manager Aaron Boone stressing the need for defensive improvement as they prepare for a demanding schedule ahead. Want More Context? 🔎
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In this week's Closer Report, the Dodgers face a ninth-inning dilemma after placing Tanner Scott on the injured list due to elbow inflammation, while Trevor Megill's perfect-inning streak elevates him to elite status. Key highlights include Josh Hader and Andrés Muñoz leading Tier 1 closers, with other notable performances from Edwin Díaz, Emmanuel Clase, and the emergence of relievers like Adrian Morejon. Want More Context? 🔎
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