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Yankees and Red Sox Clash in Crucial Series: Playoff Hopes Hang in the Balance

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NEW YORK — The fierce rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox resumes Thursday with the start of a four-game series at Yankee Stadium, carrying significant implications for the playoff race. The Yankees hold a slim 1.5-game lead over the Red Sox for the top wild card position in the American League. Meanwhile, both teams trail the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East, with Boston clinging to a half-game advantage over the Seattle Mariners for the second wild card spot. The Yankees are riding a five-game winning streak, highlighted by an … Read more

Yankees Face Critical Crossroads as Aaron Judge’s Injury Puts Playoff Hopes at Risk

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The Bronx, New York — Alarm bells are ringing for the New York Yankees as star outfielder Aaron Judge has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right flexor strain. While the organization was relieved to avoid more severe injuries to its key player, the timing of this setback is far from ideal. The Yankees currently possess one of the poorest records in Major League Baseball since mid-June, putting them in a precarious position as the postseason approaches. The club is struggling across various aspects of the game and is sliding down … Read more

Yankees Feel the Absence of Aaron Judge in Loss to Phillies as Star Joins Injured List

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New York, N.Y. — The New York Yankees faced a significant challenge on Saturday as they took the field without their star outfielder Aaron Judge for the first time this season. The absence was keenly felt in a 9-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, which put the team in a vulnerable position in their ongoing series. Pre-game announcements indicated that Judge was sidelined due to a right elbow issue, with the player awaiting results from medical imaging. Later, it was confirmed that he suffered a right flexor strain, prompting the Yankees to place him on … Read more

Yankees and Fans Breathe Easy as Aaron Judge Faces Short IL Stint with Only Flexor Strain

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NEW YORK — Aaron Judge, the captain of the New York Yankees, received encouraging news regarding his right elbow injury after undergoing an MRI on Saturday. The tests revealed a flexor strain but no serious damage to the ulnar collateral ligament, easing concerns about a prolonged absence from the lineup. This diagnosis came just before the Yankees faced the Philadelphia Phillies, a game that marked Judge’s second absence this season, resulting in a 9-4 defeat for New York. The two-time AL MVP will be placed on the injured list but hopes to return within 10 … Read more