On Monday, the New York Yankees played the first game of their series with the Rays in Tampa Bay.
They won by a score of 5-1.
Chris Kirschner of The Athletic wrote: “The Yankees take the first of four games against the Rays. Yankees win 5-1 and are now 50-40 on the season. Yankees had just three hits tonight, but all three were home runs.”
Yankees win 5-1 and are now 50-40 on the season. Yankees had just three hits tonight, but all three were home runs.
UPDATE: The Yankees lost Tuesday’s game 6-4.
Yankees Get Honest Aaron Judge Message
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on June 16, 2026 in New York City.
The Yankees have been playing without their best player (Aaron Judge) since May 31.
In a recent episode of BTunleashed, Brandon Tierney made a bold statement about Judge and the Yankees.
Tierney: “If Aaron Judge doesn’t come back, the Yankees aren’t going to make the playoffs. Like, I now believe that. And where’s the evidence to support the contrary?… I think there’s a chance he doesn’t come back this year. I think there’s a better chance maybe than not. He’s still weeks away from even getting reevaluated. So at the very least he’s not coming in anytime soon to help with this mess.”
Judge is in the middle of his 11th MLB season.
The future Hall of Famer had been batting .248 with 53 hits, 17 home runs, 38 RBIs, 43 runs and five stolen bases in 59 games.
MLB.com wrote (on July 1): “Manager Aaron Boone said June 30 that the slugger may still be a “couple weeks” away from reimaging. Judge has been performing lower-body exercises and weight room work.”
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on after grounding out during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on May 22, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
At 34, Judge is still one of the best players in the MLB.
However, winning a World Series title is among the only things that is missing from his resume.
Yankees After Monday’s Win
GettyJosé Caballero #72 of the New York Yankees celebrates with third base coach Luis Rojas #67 after hitting a three-run home run off n the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 06, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.
The Yankees have had a tough stretch as of late (losing eight out of ten), but their win on Monday was a big one.
They now trail the Rays by 3.0 games for first-place in the American League East.
New York Yankees Get Delivered Brutally Honest Aaron Judge Message