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Yankees 1B Paul Goldschmidt has a right knee sprain and may go on IL
Yankees 1B Paul Goldschmidt has a right knee sprain and may go on IL

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Yankees 1B Paul Goldschmidt has a right knee sprain and may go on IL

NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt has a low-grade right knee sprain and the New York Yankees may place the veteran first baseman on the injured list ahead of his return to St. Louis this weekend. The Yankees will evaluate Goldschmidt during their day off and will decide before Friday's game against the Cardinals if he will be placed on the IL. 'He's dealing with something so we'll see if it's an IL situation,' manager Aaron Boone said after Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Minnesota. 'He was pretty sore last night and this morning. Feels like he's doing quite a bit better right now so we'll see.' Goldschmidt was injured chasing down a foul pop by Byron Buxton in the third inning of Tuesday's 9-1 victory. Goldschmidt overran the ball along the dirt track near the Yankee dugout and slipped before making the catch on the grass while slightly falling down. 'When I kind of overran it and dove back, hit my knee on the ground I guess,' Goldschmidt said. 'I felt that it was sore yesterday but obviously was able to play through it.' Goldschmidt stayed in Tuesday's game and hit a double in the seventh before being lifted with the Yankees holding an eight-run lead. 'As I was going to going back to my position, I was like 'that kind of hurt,' but stuff like that happens,' Goldschmidt said. 'So just felt like I could continue to play, which I did and it was fine.' Goldschmidt, who is hitting .404 off left-handed pitching this year, did not start Wednesday and did not pinch hit when Austin Wells batted and struck out against left-handed reliever Kody Funderburk in the seventh. Signed to a one-year, $12.5 million contract in December following six seasons with the Cardinals, the former NL MVP is hitting .276 with 10 homers and 40 RBIs in 112 games this season. He also has a .996 fielding percentage and has been charged with three errors in 745 chances this year. Ben Rice made his 26th start at first base Wednesday and Cody Bellinger has made two starts at first this season. Bellinger has started 273 games at first base during his nine-year career. 'He's been a huge part of his team,' Bellinger said about Goldschmidt. 'He's a vacuum over there. I played first before and I'm really appreciative what he does on the defensive side.' ___ AP MLB: Larry Fleisher, The Associated Press

Yankees 1B Paul Goldschmidt has a right knee sprain and may go on IL
Yankees 1B Paul Goldschmidt has a right knee sprain and may go on IL

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time5 days ago

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Yankees 1B Paul Goldschmidt has a right knee sprain and may go on IL

NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt has a low-grade right knee sprain and the New York Yankees may place the veteran first baseman on the injured list ahead of his return to St. Louis this weekend. The Yankees will evaluate Goldschmidt during their day off and will decide before Friday's game against the Cardinals if he will be placed on the IL. 'He's dealing with something so we'll see if it's an IL situation,' manager Aaron Boone said after Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Minnesota. 'He was pretty sore last night and this morning. Feels like he's doing quite a bit better right now so we'll see.' Goldschmidt was injured chasing down a foul pop by Byron Buxton in the third inning of Tuesday's 9-1 victory. Goldschmidt overran the ball along the dirt track near the Yankee dugout and slipped before making the catch on the grass while slightly falling down. 'When I kind of overran it and dove back, hit my knee on the ground I guess,' Goldschmidt said. 'I felt that it was sore yesterday but obviously was able to play through it.' Goldschmidt stayed in Tuesday's game and hit a double in the seventh before being lifted with the Yankees holding an eight-run lead. 'As I was going to going back to my position, I was like 'that kind of hurt,' but stuff like that happens,' Goldschmidt said. 'So just felt like I could continue to play, which I did and it was fine.' Goldschmidt, who is hitting .404 off left-handed pitching this year, did not start Wednesday and did not pinch hit when Austin Wells batted and struck out against left-handed reliever Kody Funderburk in the seventh. Signed to a one-year, $12.5 million contract in December following six seasons with the Cardinals, the former NL MVP is hitting .276 with 10 homers and 40 RBIs in 112 games this season. He also has a .996 fielding percentage and has been charged with three errors in 745 chances this year. Ben Rice made his 26th start at first base Wednesday and Cody Bellinger has made two starts at first this season. Bellinger has started 273 games at first base during his nine-year career. 'He's been a huge part of his team,' Bellinger said about Goldschmidt. 'He's a vacuum over there. I played first before and I'm really appreciative what he does on the defensive side.' ___ AP MLB:

Yankees 1B Paul Goldschmidt has a right knee sprain and may go on IL
Yankees 1B Paul Goldschmidt has a right knee sprain and may go on IL

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time5 days ago

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Yankees 1B Paul Goldschmidt has a right knee sprain and may go on IL

NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt has a low-grade right knee sprain and the New York Yankees may place the veteran first baseman on the injured list ahead of his return to St. Louis this weekend. The Yankees will evaluate Goldschmidt during their day off and will decide before Friday's game against the Cardinals if he will be placed on the IL. 'He's dealing with something so we'll see if it's an IL situation,' manager Aaron Boone said after Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Minnesota. 'He was pretty sore last night and this morning. Feels like he's doing quite a bit better right now so we'll see.' Goldschmidt was injured chasing down a foul pop by Byron Buxton in the third inning of Tuesday's 9-1 victory. Goldschmidt overran the ball along the dirt track near the Yankee dugout and slipped before making the catch on the grass while slightly falling down. 'When I kind of overran it and dove back, hit my knee on the ground I guess,' Goldschmidt said. 'I felt that it was sore yesterday but obviously was able to play through it.' Goldschmidt stayed in Tuesday's game and hit a double in the seventh before being lifted with the Yankees holding an eight-run lead. 'As I was going to going back to my position, I was like 'that kind of hurt,' but stuff like that happens,' Goldschmidt said. 'So just felt like I could continue to play, which I did and it was fine.' Goldschmidt, who is hitting .404 off left-handed pitching this year, did not start Wednesday and did not pinch hit when Austin Wells batted and struck out against left-handed reliever Kody Funderburk in the seventh. Signed to a one-year, $12.5 million contract in December following six seasons with the Cardinals, the former NL MVP is hitting .276 with 10 homers and 40 RBIs in 112 games this season. He also has a .996 fielding percentage and has been charged with three errors in 745 chances this year. Ben Rice made his 26th start at first base Wednesday and Cody Bellinger has made two starts at first this season. Bellinger has started 273 games at first base during his nine-year career. 'He's been a huge part of his team,' Bellinger said about Goldschmidt. 'He's a vacuum over there. I played first before and I'm really appreciative what he does on the defensive side.' ___ AP MLB:

Aaron Boone, Devin Williams and Giancarlo Stanton react to Yankees trade deadline deals, beating the Rays
Aaron Boone, Devin Williams and Giancarlo Stanton react to Yankees trade deadline deals, beating the Rays

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time01-08-2025

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Aaron Boone, Devin Williams and Giancarlo Stanton react to Yankees trade deadline deals, beating the Rays

It was a long day at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, with GM Brian Cashman making several deals at the trade deadline. That coupled with a nearly three-hour rain delay turned the Yankees 7-4 win over the Rays into a marathon. Manager Aaron Boone is "excited" about the new additions to the relief core with closer Devin Williams adding that Camilo Doval throws "a hundred miles an hour." Giancarlo Stanton offered that the win made the endless wait worthwhile.

A closer look at Aaron Judge's standout season as Yankees reach the All-Star break
A closer look at Aaron Judge's standout season as Yankees reach the All-Star break

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time14-07-2025

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A closer look at Aaron Judge's standout season as Yankees reach the All-Star break

NEW YORK – Generally, the reaction to Aaron Judge's latest home run achievement failed to meet the moment. And that's no knock on anyone in pinstripes who is witnessing the Yankees' captain top his 2024 performance, when he unanimously won the AL MVP award. Advertisement 'I don't know what to say about it,' said Yankees manager Aaron Boone, after Judge recently became the fastest player in terms of games to reach 350 career home runs – obliterating the old mark. 'I just think he's playing in a different league.' Don't ask Judge to frame it with any perspective, either. He'll look back on it later. Maybe next winter. Or when he's writing his Hall of Fame speech. 'I honestly got nothing," Judge said Saturday of reaching homer No. 350 in his 1,088th career game, surpassing the record of Mark McGwire, who got there in 1,280 games. Jul 12, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run for his 350th home run against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images You know the Judge-ian response will be muted, especially after a loss (5-2 to the Cubs). Advertisement 'I've been surrounded by a lot of great teammates, been on some good teams,'' said Judge. 'So, they've really put me in the best position to go out and perform my best.'' In the next two weeks, GM Brian Cashman hopes to put Judge and Company in better position to win a world championship – something that's yet to be done in the Judge Era. Whether or not Judge leads a Yankee team through the confetti-ed Canyon of Heroes will be part of his legacy, and the captain's Octobers haven't matched his magical regular seasons. But the trajectory of this regular season has vaulted Judge to a superior unique level, with a Triple Crown in play and statistical comparisons to the game's all-time great sluggers. Advertisement Aaron Judge's historic 2025 season to-date As MLB's highest vote-getter in the initial All-Star balloting phase, Judge arrives at Tuesday's All-Star Game in Atlanta leading the majors in batting average (.354) and OPS (1.195) and second in home runs (35) and RBI (81). Those 35 homers are the most by a Yankee at the All-Star break, topping his previous mark of 34 set last year. At age 33, here's where Judge ranks among the home run leaders in Yankees history: Babe Ruth 659 Mickey Mantle 536 Lou Gehrig 493 Joe DiMaggio 361 Yogi Berra 358 Alex Rodriguez 351 Aaron Judge 350 By sometime in August, Judge could be fourth on this list, between DiMaggio and Gehrig. And a third MVP would put him with DiMaggio, Berra and Mantle in Yankees lore (A-Rod won two of his three as a Yankee). Jul 10, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) is doused with water after his tenth inning walkoff sacrifice fly against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Judge's 258 total bases are the most by any MLB player before the All-Star Game since its inception in 1933. Advertisement That also makes Judge one of only five MLB players since 1949 to reach 258 total bases to this point. His .355 batting average is the third highest of any Yankee to this point since 1958, remarkable for a pure slugger. And that combination of batting average and power – to this point in a season - ranks him with the likes of only Frank Thomas (35 HR, .357 in 1994), Jimmie Foxx (39 HR, .368 in 1932), and Ruth (36 HR, .362 in 1930; 38 HR, .367 in 1921; 35 HR, .396 in 1920). The league's Aaron Judge strategy With two more homers, Judge will crack into MLB's top 100. But at this home run frequency, with the damage Judge is inflicting on MLB pitching, you wonder if more clubs - especially contenders in the second half - would pass Judge to first base at a higher rate. Advertisement And that includes the Blue Jays strategy of walking Judge with a runner at first base or with none on base, depending on the game situation, as manager John Schneider did in their last series - with Toronto sweeping four games. "He can flip the script with one swing,'' Schneider recently told MLB Network, after intentionally walking Judge five times in those four games. "If we can have someone else beat us, that's the way we're going to approach it,'' said Schneider. "I've got a lot of respect of that guy.'' This article originally appeared on Aaron Judge: Closer look at 2025 as Yankees hit All-Star break

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