On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees are playing the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards for the second game of their series.
Paul Goldschmidt got the start as the team’s leadoff hitter.
He hit his second home run in the past three games.
The MLB wrote: “Paul Goldschmidt homers on the first pitch of the game!”
Yankees Star Goldschmidt Made MLB History
GettyPaul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees stands at bat during the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on July 31, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
With his home run, Goldschmidt also moved up on the all-time list, as he is now tied with Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk (376) for 81st.
@RobBballHistory wrote: “Paul Goldschmidt hit his 376th career HR, passing Manny Machado and moved into a tie with Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk for 81st on the All Time HR list.”
Goldschmidt is in his second season playing for the Yankees.
He came into the night batting .246 with 14 hits, three home runs, nine RBI’s and 13 runs in his first 19 games of the 2026 season.
The 38-year-old still provides a lot of value for the Yankees.
Social Media Reacts
GettyPaul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on March 29, 2025 in New York City.
Here’s what people were saying about Goldschmidt:
@YankeeSource: “Paul Goldschmidt has a .902 OPS. Just another reason to start to get Rice into the catching mix at some point.”
Matt Weyrich: “Trevor Rogers‘ first pitch off the injured list… is a home run for Yankees’ Paul Goldschmidt. Orioles in an immediate 1-0 hole.”
Underdog MLB: “Paul Goldschmidt’s 2nd leadoff HR in his last 3 games This was Trevor Rogers’ first pitch since being activated from IL.”
Jeff Quagliata: “Paul Goldschmidt with his 376th career home run which passes Manny Machado and ties Carlton Fisk for 81st all-time. Next up: Jeff Kent and Norm Cash with 377″
@GregMazzo21: “I’ve been very impressed from what I’ve seen from Paul Goldschmidt this season. He deserves more playing time even I think against righties he should play more especially with the injuries this team is dealing with.”
Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are looking to snap a four-game losing skid dating back to their series with the Milwaukee Brewers.
They are the second-place team in the American League East with a 26-16 record in 42 games.
New York Yankees Star Paul Goldschmidt Made MLB History In Orioles Game