New York Yankees News & Updates
The New York Yankees were 63-49, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees squeaked by the Chicago Cubs 2-1 at Wrigley Field.
Steady as she goes. The arms have been stingy at 3.0 RA/G. On the other hand, the offense at 3.4 R/G is pulling the temperature down.
Yankees Game on August 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Yankee Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cam Schlittler (10-6, 2.04 ERA) vs Michael McGreevy (4-9, 3.57 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | YES, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 3 mph |
Yankees Score & Recap
Yesterday, the New York Yankees squeaked by the Chicago Cubs 2-1 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Highlights
- José Caballero went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Yankees Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
65 | 46 | .586 | L1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
63 | 49 | .562 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
60 | 51 | .541 | 5.0 | W5 |
|
Orioles
|
|
54 | 58 | .482 | 11.5 | L2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
52 | 60 | .464 | 13.5 | L1 |
New York Yankees are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Yankees Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | .266 | .915 | 73 | |
| 16 | .246 | .757 | 44 | |
| 16 | .220 | .693 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-1 | 1.42 | 1.09 | 57.0 | |
| 10-6 | 2.04 | 0.91 | 136.2 | |
| 4-3 | 2.61 | 1.06 | 48.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.2 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Yankees News
The Yankees, currently 62-49 and reeling after a 5-2 loss to the Cubs, find themselves at a crossroads as the trade deadline looms. With a recent 3-4 stretch and a troubling -5 run differential, the front office is under pressure to bolster an offense that ranks near the bottom with just 3.7 runs per game. Rumors swirl around potential acquisitions like Heliot Ramos, as well as interest in right-hander Dustin May, with many fans anxiously awaiting a splash that could revive the team's playoff hopes. The rejection of a deal to acquire Adrian Morejon from the Padres feels like another missed opportunity, leaving general manager Brian Cashman in the spotlight. As the Yankees return home, the urgency to make the right moves has never been greater.
Yankees Upcoming Schedule
The New York Yankees host the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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