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New York Yankees' Gio Urshela, right, celebrates after scoring with Luke Voit (59) on a two-run single by DJ LeMahieu during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, June 25, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Red Sox hold on for 4th straight win over Yankees, 5-3

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 25, 2021 11:12 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays' Alek Manoah delivers a pitch during the second inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the New York Yankees Thursday, May 27, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Manoah dominates to win debut, Blue Jays split DH with Yanks

By Larry Fleisher May. 27, 2021 10:57 PM EDT

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor reacts after turning a double play over Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu during the second inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Cole give Yanks best starters' stretch since 1932, 7-0 win

By Larry Fleisher May. 22, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Jordan Montgomery delivers a pitch during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, May 21, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Yanks turn triple play, edge White Sox 2-1 behind Torres

By Mike Fitzpatrick May. 21, 2021 11:22 PM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole adjust his cap as he works against the Texas Rangers in the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Monday, May 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Rangers snap 6-game skid with 5-2 win over Yankees and Cole

By Stephen Hawkins May. 17, 2021 10:56 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena connects for a three-run home run off New York Yankees pitcher Michael King during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 13, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Catching for the Yankees is Gary Sanchez. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Hill strikes out 9, Rays beat COVID-19 impacted Yankees 9-1

By Mark Didtler May. 13, 2021 10:29 PM EDT

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman, center, watches as New York Yankees' Rougned Odor, left, and Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, right, react to being injured on a play at home plate during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Salty fans, hot Yankees greet Astros in return to Bronx

By Jake Seiner May. 04, 2021 10:50 PM EDT

Spectators wait on a security line outside Yankee Stadium before an opening day baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in the Bronx borough of New York. Fans are back at the ballpark in limited numbers after they were shut out completely during the regular season last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Blue Jays beat Yankees 3-2 in 10th inning as fans return

By Ronald Blum Apr. 01, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays Teoscar Hernandez reacts as he pops up during batting practice in a workout, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Blue Jays face the New York Yankees on opening day Thursday in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Cole looks forward to family and fans at Yankee Stadium

By Ronald Blum Mar. 31, 2021 08:21 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto grounds out to second during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Welcome back, fans! MLB openers bring stars, hope and crowds

By Ben Walker Mar. 31, 2021 10:42 AM EDT

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone watches a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Fla., Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Yankees slugger Judge scratched from lineup due to illness

Mar. 29, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Jay Bruce waits on deck during the during the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Yanks' Voit needs knee surgery, giving chance for Jay Bruce

By Mark Didtler Mar. 27, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot, left, and Randy Arozarena, right, stretch during spring training baseball practice on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
American League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 4, 2019, file photo, the Erie SeaWolves host the Altoona Curve for an Eastern League baseball game at UPMC Park in Erie, Pa. Major League Baseball has reorganized its minor leagues in a 120-team regional alignment, MLB announced, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. The leagues have not yet been named and Major league owners, Commissioner Rob Manfred and his staff have not decided whether to retain the traditional names of the leagues, such as Pacific Coast League. (Greg Wohlford/Erie Times-News via AP, File)
Minor leagues experimenting with robo umps, larger bases

By Jake Seiner Mar. 12, 2021 02:58 AM EST

FILE - New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton winds up during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in New York, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo. Yankees left-hander Zack Britton is not throwing because of a sore pitching elbow, was to be examined by a doctor on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, and could miss the start of the season. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Yanks' Britton surgery set; likely out until at least May

Mar. 10, 2021 05:14 PM EST

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech, left, talks with a teammate during a spring training baseball practice Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Jose Abreu tests positive for virus; Miller says he had it

By The Associated Press Feb. 24, 2021 06:47 PM EST

FILE - Houston Astros' George Springer reacts after a 3-2 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the last regular season home baseball game, in Houston, in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. Springer hit two home runs during the game. Spring is a free agent. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
AL East teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:37 PM EST

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto (22) reacts at first after his single during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Washington. Also seen is Nationals first base coach Bob Henley at right. The Nationals won 15-5. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Despite virus-related obstacles, baseball reaches postseason

By Noah Trister Sep. 28, 2020 03:15 AM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, right, scores past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
LEADING OFF: NL race down to final day — and maybe Monday

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 01:20 AM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, right, scores past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
LEADING OFF: NL race down to final day — and maybe Monday

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:21 AM EDT