Yankees Face Big Hurdles Without Judge

The New York Yankees suffered a significant blow when star slugger Aaron Judge was placed on the injured list following their 13‑8 victory over the Athletics on May 31. Since his absence, the team has gone 18‑20.

Offense in Decline

• Runs Scored: 158 (24th in the league)
• Weighted Runs Created Plus (wRC+): 92 – near the bottom of MLB rankings

Despite a downturn in offensive production, the Yankees still hold the second‑best record in the American League at 54‑43. The Tampa Bay Rays lead the league and sit two and a half games ahead in the East division.

Upcoming Series: Dodgers vs. Yankees

The Yankees are set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal series.

• Game 1: 2‑1 loss to the Dodgers
• Gerrit Cole allowed just two earned runs.
• Max Muncy hit a solo homer in the seventh to secure the win.

• Jasson Dominguez scored the only Yankees run on a passed ball.

• Series Schedule:
• Game 1 – Saturday, 12:35 p.m.
• Game 2 – Sunday, 7:20 p.m. (split doubleheader following Saturday’s postponement)

The Yankees will look to rebound and regain their offensive edge as they navigate the remainder of the season.