The Yankees' sketchy pitching plan backfired Friday night, and now they need to scramble again to cover themselves. According to The New York Post’s Joel Sherman, the team is designating reliever RIco Garcia for assignment after Thursday night’s bullpen scramble in Atlanta.

The New York Yankees accomplished two important second-half firsts on Sunday. They won their first series after the All-Star break, and Aaron Judge went yard for his first home run of the second half of the season.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Yankees are among the clubs that inquired with the Diamondbacks about a trade for third baseman Eugenio Suarez. However, less than two weeks out from the MLB trade deadline, Arizona is still “undecided” about moving its All-Star hitter.

Aaron Judge’s 351st home run came in the first inning Sunday, an opposite-field blast off Braves right-hander Grant Holmes.

The Atlanta Braves' bullpen fell apart in historic fashion on Saturday, giving up nine hits, four walks, four home runs and a grand slam in their eventual loss to the New York Yankees.

The New York Yankees have a chance for quick redemption when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.

MLB probes Braves coach Eddie Perez after clash with Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. during Saturday’s 12–9 New York win.

Entering Saturday’s game, the Yankees’ 120 wRC+ was the best in baseball. They lead MLB in home runs, walk percentage, isolated power, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and wOBA. This offense is deadly enough to carry them to title No. 28.

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The reigning American League MVP blasted his 36th home run of the season in the New York Yankees' 4–2 win over the Atlanta Braves. That long ball gave him 351 in his career, which tied him with Alex Rodriguez for sixth place on the franchise's all-time list. After the game, the Judge addressed what it felt like to match Rodriguez.

“Tarik Skubal is set to land 400 million after the 2026 season. The question is whether it will come from the Yankees, Dodgers or Mets.” The heavy hitters are set to compete for the best southpaw on the planet.

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