Junior Caminero hit a two-run homer, Drew Rasmussen recovered from a rocky start on the mound and the Rays beat the Yankees​ 4-2 on Monday night.

The New York Yankees dropped another tough one Monday night, falling 4-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium in a game that highlighted both their offensive inconsistency and growing urgency ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.

Yankees Must Avoid Tempting Alex Verdugo Reunion Despite Latest Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Once upon a time, the 2025 New York Yankees held a 7 1/2 game lead in the AL East. Aaron Judge was flirting with .400, and Max Fried appeared on track to compete with Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal for the AL Cy Young.

The Yankees still have to address their biggest need – pitching – ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. But in the meantime, the first player they acquired to fill another big hole is paying

A short-handed New York Yankees will host Tampa Bay Rays for a four-game series, with Game 1 scheduled on Monday.

Ryan McMahon sparked a comeback with a tying, two-run double in a four-run second inning against Zack Wheeler, and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 to salvage the finale of a three-game series.

The two stars of the MLB and NBA shared a few words, then Judge gifted Doncic a game-used bat and a pair of his "Double Gum" Air Jordan 1 Low cleats. The shoes were an especially appropriate gift, as both Judge and Doncic are Jordan Brand athletes.

The New York Yankees have been active at the trade deadline, but they still have plenty more work to do. After acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon and infielder Amed Rosario, the Yankees probably have all the position player help they need.