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Max Fried strikes out nine as Yankees hold on to beat Rays, 7-5
Max Fried pitched into the seventh inning and the Yankees used the other team's mistakes to their advantage for a change as they held on to beat the Rays, 7-5, on Tuesday night in the Bronx. The win improves the Yankees' record against the AL East to 12-18. The win, coupled with the Blue Jays being swept in their doubleheader with the Orioles, has cut Toronto's lead for the division to four games. Here are the takeaways... -The defense betrayed Fried early in this one. After Yandy Diaz led off with a single, Jonathan Aranda hit a groundball up the middle to Anthony Volpe, but the young shortstop flipped the ball too far for Jazz Chisholm Jr. to field, allowing the runners to reach safely. The error would come back to haunt the Yankees as Jonny DeLuca hit a two-out triple to score both runs and put New York in a 2-0 hole. Volpe would make up for it later. The extra pitches didn't help Fried, who did not have his usual command. While Tampa wouldn't score too many runs on the southpaw -- an Aranda leadoff homer in the third the only blemish -- Fried labored through the first four innings but settled down once the Yankees grabbed the lead. The left-hander retired 14 straight after the Aranda homer and gave the Yankees some necessary length. He pitched into the seventh, but after getting the first two outs, Fried walked Fortes and Aaron Boone came out, but the southpaw said he wanted the next batter and the Yankees skipper obliged. However, Taylor Walls hit a run-scoring double to cut the Yankees' lead to 6-4. That was it for Fried. Fried tossed a career-high 111 pitches (69 strikes) across 6.2 innings, allowing four runs (two earned) on four hits, two walks and striking out nine batters. -A day after the offense scored just two runs on six hits, it looked like it was going to be more of the same on Tuesday. Despite working walks and getting traffic on the basepaths, the Yankees just couldn't get the big hit against youngster Joe Boyle. In the third, the Yankees had runners on the corners with two outs when Cody Bellinger launched a missile over the right field wall to knot things up at 3-3. New York would take the lead in the fourth after Jasson Dominguez led off the inning with a single, stole second and advanced to third on a flyout. Volpe brought him home by singling up the middle to put the Yankees up 4-3. Volpe and Austin Wells -- who reached on an error-- pulled off the double steal and catcher Nick Fortes -- who the Rays traded for from the Marlins this week -- threw it into left field, allowing Volpe to score. After a Ben Rice walk, Paul Goldschmidt got in on the action with an RBI single. -The Yankees wouldn't get much going offensively until the eighth, when Volpe launched his 15th homer of the season 452 feet into the Yankee bullpen. It was the longest home run of Volpe's career and gave New York a much-needed insurance run. The Yankees had just six hits in this game and Volpe and Dominguez had four of them. -The Yankees' bullpen, which is short because the team has played so many consecutive days, was tasked with getting the final seven outs. After Jonathan Loaisiga got the final out of the seventh, he came back out for the eighth and allowed back-to-back singles to lead off the inning. Loaisiga would get Chrostpher Morel to ground into a double play before Chandler Simpson popped out to end the threat. Devin Williams had a shaky ninth inning. Josh Lowe hit a lead-off triple and Jose Caballero walked. Tristan Gray grounded into a force out, pushing across Lowe from third. Taylor Walls also grounded into a force out before Diaz reached on a throwing error by Volpe, the shortstop's league-leading 15th of the season. Volpe shorted the throw to Goldschmidt that the first baseman couldn't scoop up. But Williams got Aranda to strike out with the tying runs on base to complete the save. Game MVP: Max Fried Again, Fried gave the Yankees the length they needed and showed why he is their ace this season. Highlights What's next The Yankees and Rays continue their four-game set on Wednesday evening. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. Will Warren (6-5, 4.82 ERA) will take the mound while Tampa will send Zack Littell (8-8, 3.72 ERA) to the bump.
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Anthony Volpe's roller coaster night at the center of Yankees' wild win over Rays
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free As they continue what they hope is just 10 days without Aaron Judge, the Yankees are going to have to find different ways to score without their MVP. On Tuesday, that meant using their athleticism to force the issue on the bases and make the Rays look like … the Yankees. The Yankees got active on the basepaths and in the process took advantage of the Rays' sloppiness, turning it into a three-run rally that was just enough to make up for their own errors in a 7-5 win on a stiflingly hot night in The Bronx. Anthony Volpe, whose error in the first inning led to a pair of unearned runs against Max Fried, rebounded to go 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBIs, plus a key stolen base as part of the game-changing fourth inning. But he committed another throwing error in the ninth inning — his MLB-leading 15th of the season — that put the tying run on base before Devin Williams picked him up with a strikeout of Jonathan Aranda. With the Blue Jays getting swept in a doubleheader against the Orioles on Tuesday, the Yankees (58-49) picked up a game and a half in the division standings to pull back within four games of first place. Cody Bellinger had provided a big swing for a three-run shot that tied the game in the third inning before the Yankees made things happen on the bases in the fourth. Jasson Domínguez led off with a single, stole second and then tagged up to third on a fly ball to left field. 5 Anthony Volpe runs home on an errant throw by catcher Nick Fortes after he stole third base in the fourth inning of the Yankees' 7-5 win over the Rays on July 29, 2025. Jason Szenes / New York Post CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND YANKEES STATS He came in to score on Volpe's bloop single for the 4-3 lead. After Austin Wells reached on a low liner to second base that José Caballero could not field cleanly, he and Volpe took off for a double steal with Trent Grisham at the plate. But Rays catcher Nick Fortes' throw to third sailed into left field, allowing Volpe to score. 5 Jasson Domínguez dives back into third base safely after going past the bag after tagging up on a fly ball to left field during the fourth inning of the Yankees' win over the Rays. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post One out later, Paul Goldschmidt roped an RBI single off lefty reliever Mason Montgomery to make it 6-3. On a night when their beat-up bullpen was short, Fried delivered what the Yankees needed, going 6 ²/₃ innings while giving up four runs, though only two were earned. After allowing a leadoff home run to Aranda in the third inning, Fried retired 14 straight before running out of gas in the seventh, with the Rays (54-54) pulling within 6-4. 5 Cody Bellinger belts a three-run homer in the third inning of the Yankees' win over the Rays. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post The scuffling Jonathan Loáisiga relieved Fried and tossed 1 ¹/₃ scoreless innings, helped by a key double play started by Volpe in the top of the eighth after the first two batters had singled. Volpe then provided some insurance in the bottom of the eighth, drilling his 15th home run of the year 452 feet off righty Kevin Kelly to make it 7-4. That proved key as the Rays scratched a run across off Williams in the top of the ninth before Williams eventually locked down the save after Volpe's throwing error extended the inning. 5 Max Fried picked up his 12th win of the season in the Yankees' win over the Rays. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post The night started off in all-too-familiar fashion, with an error costing the Yankees a pair of runs. This was another from Volpe, as he ranged up the middle to field a ball but then made an errant flip beyond Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s reach at second to wipe out a potential double play. Fried retired the next two batters, but then fell behind 3-0 to Jonny DeLuca before the Rays center fielder drilled a 3-1 pitch into the gap to score both runs. 5 Anthony Volpe belts a solo home run in the eighth inning of the Yankees' win over the Rays. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Aranda led off the third inning with a home run on the first pitch Fried threw, putting the Rays ahead 3-0. The Yankees started the night 0-for-7 with runners on base before Bellinger gave them life by crushing a three-run home run off righty Joe Boyle that tied the game in the bottom of the third.
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35 minutes ago
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Yankee Stadium moment goes viral as young couple appear to engage in explicit s*x act during live game
Yankee Stadium explicit moment. Image via: Getty Images | X Warning: This article contains descriptions of explicit content in a public setting. A shocking video from Yankee Stadium has ignited a social media firestorm, as a young couple, one of whom was wearing Philadelphia Phillies gear, was visibly caught in the middle of a s*x act during a live game. The clip, initially shared on TikTok and later reposted on X, sparked widespread outrage and disbelief. Philadelphia Phillies fans caught in apparent s*x act at Yankee Stadium as stunned onlookers film the incident While the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies faced off in a three-game weekend series, the baseball action was not the only thing that ended up trending. The video, believed to be filmed during one of the afternoon matchups, shows a man in a Phillies jersey and cap seated beside a woman in jean shorts and a tank top. Captured from behind by another fan, the footage appears to show the couple engaging in a se*ual act, right in the middle of a crowded stadium section. Despite the absence of fans directly beside or behind the couple, they were well within view of dozens of nearby spectators. In the original clip, one stunned onlooker is heard saying, "This is f—king insane." The incident happened in the bright light of day. The pair kept their eyes on the game while their hands told another story. A second version of the video surfaced shortly afterward, showing the woman becoming visibly more animated. The man then appears to place his finger in his mouth after the act, a moment that was called out by amused (and horrified) viewers. The stadium reaction was a mix of laughter and complete disbelief. Such explicit activity was not the first and possibly not the last Public se*ual encounters at ballparks are, surprisingly, not unheard of. In 2022, a couple was caught engaging in a similar act at an Oakland Athletics game. A decade earlier, two fans were found having s*x in the bathrooms at Yankee Stadium during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. And just last year, OnlyFans model Kaylee Killion claimed she and her fiancé had s*x in the parking lot during Super Bowl LVIII. As for the Yankees, they went on to win Sunday's finale 4-3, though the Phillies claimed the series overall. The team has yet to release a statement regarding the incident, and it remains unclear whether the couple involved will face any consequences. Also Read: UFC commentator Joe Rogan slams violent medieval sport Calcio Storico still celebrated in Florence FAQs Who were the teams playing during the incident at Yankee Stadium? The New York Yankees were hosting the Philadelphia Phillies in a weekend series. Has there been any official response from the Yankees? No, the Yankees have not yet commented on the viral video. Is this the first time such an act has occurred at a baseball game? No, similar incidents have happened before, including at games in Oakland and New York. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
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Yankees' Aaron Judge begins hitting following flexor strain
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge did some light work in the batting cage on Tuesday, marking his first hitting session since he went on the injured list with a right flexor strain on Sunday. Yankees manager Aaron Boone had not spoken to the slugger about his tee and toss work prior to the manager's pregame press conference. However, Boone said, 'I'm assuming it was probably fine,' when asked if Judge experienced any pain. Boone still expects and hopes to have Judge back after 10 days on the IL but added, 'We'll listen to the body and the trainers and him and see where we're at.' Judge is eligible to return on Aug. 5 with the Yankees in Texas. He will only DH at first. If all goes well, he will begin a throwing program sometime between Aug. 8 and 13. Boone reiterated that Judge's biggest issue is throwing, but that he's a little compromised gripping a bat as well. 'It wasn't something that was too bad,' Boone said. The Yankees will hope that remains the case as Judge continues with his hitting progression. The plan is for Judge to keep doing light cage work through the end of the Yankees' homestand on Thursday. He could ramp up velocity, via a pitching machine, this weekend. Is Escarra in 'the right situation?' With Austin Wells entrenched as the Yankees' starting catcher and Ben Rice getting some chances behind the plate, there haven't been many opportunities for J.C. Escarra to play. The backstop has only appeared in 39 games this season, and 33 of those came before July. Yet the Yankees haven't sent the optionable catcher to Triple-A. A feel-good, early-season story, Escarra has had some success in his limited opportunities, producing five doubles, two homers and 10 RBIs with his left-handed swing. More notable is that he is baseball's best framer, making him an intriguing trade chip with the July 31 deadline just days away. With that in mind, Boone's comments about Escarra were interesting on Tuesday. 'J.C. hasn't got that run,' Boone said while discussing all three of the Yankees' receivers. 'I believe that if he was in the right situation, I really think he could be an everyday catcher, both defensively and offensively.' With the Yankees in need of pitching — controllable relievers would be especially helpful — Escarra could be worth more than some would think, as the 29-year-old rookie is pre-arbitration and plays a position that isn't all that strong across the sport. The Yankees, meanwhile, have a good reputation for developing catchers. Back in June, Tanner Swanson, the Yankees' director of catching, acknowledged that questions over Escarra's future were 'fair speculation.' Ryno reflections The baseball world lost a Hall of Famer on Monday, as Ryne Sandberg died following a battle with metastatic prostate cancer. He was 65. A Cubs legend and one of the best second basemen of all time, Sandberg debuted with the Phillies in 1981. Boone's dad, Bob, played in Philadelphia that year, so the Yankees skipper first got to know Sandberg as a prospect before following his career in Chicago. Boone even had Sandberg's Nike poster on his wall as a kid. 'Just a really gracious, really great guy gone too early that obviously had an amazing career,' said Boone, who also crossed paths with Sandberg when the former worked at ESPN and the latter managed the Phillies. 'So a sad day for our sport, especially for the Cubs and what he meant to that franchise. Certainly, thoughts and prayers are with him and his family the last couple days.' Injury updates With Luis Gil (lat) making his final rehab start on Tuesday — he was expected to throw 75 pitches at Triple-A — Boone said the plan is for him to make his season debut as a starter Sunday in Miami. Mark Leiter Jr. (fractured leg) is scheduled to throw live batting practice this Thursday. If that goes well, he could appear in a minor league rehab game over the weekend. The Yankees hope to have him rejoin their battered bullpen in Texas next week. Fernando Cruz (oblique) said that he will throw his first bullpen session since getting hurt on Friday. He's still a little while away from returning, though. Finally, hot-hitting prospect Spencer Jones (back spasms) returned to the lineup at Triple-A on Tuesday.
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A loss -- and a new Cody Bellinger/Paul Goldschmidt nugget -- show why reeling Yankees seem headed toward 'soft buying' at best
The Yankees aren't selling. They just don't do that around here, especially not when they're in playoff position. Right? Right. Almost certainly. But Monday's 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay did nothing to restore the front office's faith in the team. It was further reinforcement of their likely approach, first reported by SNY on Saturday, to be what you might call 'soft buyers,' making moves that improve the current roster without risking the future. In that column, we relayed that the Yankees were floating some of their free-agent-to-be relievers in preliminary trade talks. We have since learned through league sources that last week the Yanks brought up Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt in talks with at least one other club. Wait, what? That does not mean that the Yankees will trade Bellinger and/or Goldschmidt. In fact, we'd still be very surprised. But the nugget is telling in its timing: this conversation happened last week, when the Yanks were concerned that Aaron Judge would need season-ending elbow surgery. If that had happened, GM Brian Cashman might have gone into sell mode. They were probably laying groundwork, just in case. This alone gives us another data point on how the front office might feel about its team. Judge did not need surgery, meaning that the season is still on. Technically. There are voices encouraging Cashman to go all-in before Thursday's trade deadline. In a weak American League, they really could still find themselves in the World Series. The way to get there is to add a few relievers to acquisitions Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario without sacrificing top prospects -- the major league team has not earned the right to an addition that would cost Spencer Jones and Cam Schlittler. Once Fernando Cruz and Mark Leiter Jr. return from the injured list, the bullpen will be deeper. The Yankees do not have a particularly difficult schedule down the stretch, either, with plenty of games against the Twins, Orioles and White Sox. There is, then, a path out of this morass. But Cashman and his seasoned lieutenants have seen many seasons to be fooled into feeling inspired by this year's team. Sometimes even the best organizations have a down year.
