Record Last Week: 4-3 (39 RS, 31 RA)
Season Record: 78-46 (647 RS, 499 RA, 76-48 expected record), 9.5 GB in ALE, +7.5 GU for WC spot
Schedule This Week: Monday OFF; Two games at Marlins (Tues. and Weds.); Thursday OFF; Four games at Orioles (Fri. to Sun.)

Top stories from last night:

• The week started with a makeup game against the Mets, and Luis Severino got hit hard again in Monday’s 8-5 loss.
• Three games with the Rays followed. J.A. Happ pitched the Yankees to a 4-1 win Tuesday, but the bats went silent in Wednesday’s 6-1 loss and Thursday’s 3-1 loss.
• The week closed with three games against the Blue Jays. The Yankees picked up a rain-shortened 7-5 win Friday, then they clinched the series win with an 11-6 win Saturday. They finished the sweep with Sunday’s 10-2 win.
• Injury Updates: Aaron Judge (wrist) still hasn’t started swinging a bat. Gary Sanchez (groin) is expected to begin playing rehab games later this week. Didi Gregorius (heel) has a “pretty significant” bruise and could land on the disabled list. CC Sabathia (knee) was placed on the disabled list with inflammation. He’s expected to miss just one start. Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) expects to play the field this week. Austin Romine (head, neck) is okay after taking a foul tip to the face mask. Clint Frazier (post-concussion migraines) is hitting and running, but there is no timetable for his return.
• Luis Cessa, George Kontos, and Tommy Kahnle went up and down last week.

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Record Last Week: 6-1 (44 RS, 26 RA)
Season Record: 74-43 (608 RS, 468 RA, 72-45 expected record), 9.5 GB in ALE, 6.0 GU for WC spot
Schedule This Week: One game vs. Mets (Mon.); Three games vs. Rays (Tues. to Thurs.); Three games vs. Blue Jays (Fri. to Sun.)

Top stories from last week:

• The road trip continued with three games against the White Sox. Lance Lynn dominated in Monday’s 7-0 win, Miguel Andujar got a big 13th inning hit in Tuesday’s 4-3 win, and the Yankees finished the sweep with Wednesday’s 7-3 win.
• The Yankees returned home for a four-game series with the Rangers. They hit five home runs in Thursday’s 7-3 win, but Masahiro Tanaka got rocked in Friday’s 12-7 loss. The Yankees rebounded with a 5-3 win Saturday and a 7-2 win Sunday.
• Injury Updates: Aaron Judge (wrist) says it is “still fractured” and he has not yet started swinging a bat. Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) is playing through tightness. Gary Sanchez (groin) and Clint Frazier (post-concussion migraines) continue with their rehab, but there is no firm timetable for either to return. Jacoby Ellsbury (hip) had season-ending surgery.
• J.A. Happ returned from the disabled list and Chance Adams was sent down to clear a roster spot.
• The Yankees will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 1998 World Series team on August 18th.
• Ken Singleton will return to the YES Network on a reduced workload next season.

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Record Last Week: 1-5 (24 RS, 38 RA)
Season Record: 68-42 (564 RS, 442 RA, 67-43 expected record), 9.5 GB in ALE, 5.0 GU for WC spot
Schedule This Week: Three games at White Sox (Mon. to Weds.); Four games vs. Rangers (Thurs. to Sun.)

Top stories from last week:

• The Orioles came to the Bronx for a quick two-game series following Monday’s off-day. The Yankees won 6-3 Tuesday before Sonny Gray got rocked in Wednesday’s 7-5 loss. He was moved to the bullpen the next day.
• The Yankees went to Fenway Park for a huge four-game series next. The bullpen melted down in Thursday’s 15-7 loss, Rick Porcello shut the Yankees down in Friday’s 4-1 loss, and a ninth inning rally fell short in Saturday’s 4-1 loss. Aroldis Chapman blew a three-run lead in Sunday’s 5-4 loss.
• Injury Updates: J.A. Happ (hand, foot, and mouth disease) was placed on the 10-day DL and could return as soon as Thursday. Aaron Judge (wrist) could soon begin swinging a bat. Ben Heller (elbow) has started throwing as part of his Tommy John surgery rehab.
• Prior to Tuesday’s trade deadline the Yankees sent Adam Warren to the Mariners for international bonus money, and Tyler Austin and a prospect to the Twins for Lance Lynn. After the deadline the Yankees added George Kontos and Gio Urshela in cash trades.
• Chance Adams made his MLB debut Saturday. Adams, Tommy Kahnle, Luis Cessa, Ryan Bollinger, Luke Voit, Shane Robinson were all involved in up-and-down moves last week.
• The Yankees signed Cuban shortstop Alexander Vargas for $2.5M. They’re working to convert Dermis Garcia into a two-way player.
• Forbes says the Yankees are baseball’s move valuable franchise at $4 billion.
• CC Sabathia plans to pitch in 2019.

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Record Last Week: 4-3 (35 RS, 29 RA)
Season Record: 67-37 (540 RS, 404 RA, 65-39 expected record), 5.5 GB in ALE, 7.5 GU for WC spot
Schedule This Week: Monday OFF; Two games vs. Orioles (Tues. and Weds.); Four games at Red Sox (Thurs. to Sun.)

Top stories from last week:

• The week started with a three-game series in Tampa. The Yankees wasted opportunities in Monday’s 7-6 loss, then Masahiro Tanaka picked his team up with a three-hit shutout in Tuesday’s 4-0 win. The Yankees lost 3-2 Wednesday to drop the series.
• The Yankees returned home for a four-game series with the Royals next. The Yankees picked up a 7-2 win Thursday before Friday’s game was rained out. They played a doubleheader Saturday and the Yankees lost the first game 10-5 and won the second game 5-4. The Yankees closed the series with a 6-3 win Sunday.
• Injury Updates: Aaron Judge (wrist) will miss at least three weeks with a chip fracture after being hit by a pitch. Gary Sanchez (groin) went back on the disabled list after reaggravating his strain. Domingo German (biceps) was placed on the Triple-A disabled list with a nerve issue. Domingo Acevedo (biceps) was placed on the Double-A disabled list.
• The Yankees have been busy in the days leading up to the trade deadline. They acquired Zach Britton for three pitching prospects and acquired J.A. Happ for Brandon Drury and Billy McKinney. Chasen Shreve and Gio Gallegos were sent to the Cardinals and Caleb Frare went to the White Sox. Click the links for details.
• As for trade rumors, the Yankees checked in on Kevin Gausman, Dan Straily, and Chris Archer before the Happ trade. Teams have been scouting Sonny Gray.
• Gleyber Torres returned from the disabled list and Tyler Wade and Luis Cessa were involved in up-and-down moves last week.

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Record Last Week: 1-1 (12 RS, 13 RA)
Season Record: 63-34 (505 RS, 375 RA, 61-36 expected record), 5.0 GB in ALE, +7.5 GU for WC spot
Schedule This Week: Three games at Rays (Mon. to Weds.); Four games vs. Royals (Thurs. vs. Sun.)

Top stories from last week:

• The week started with the All-Star break. Aaron Judge took Max Scherzer took in the All-Star Game and Luis Severino tossed a scoreless inning. The American League won for the sixth straight year, which is meaningless, because homefield advantage in the World Series is no longer tied to the All-Star Game.
• The second half started with a weekend series against the Mets. The Yankees stranded a small army of runners in Friday’s 7-5 loss, and they avoided a ninth inning meltdown in Saturday’s 7-6 win. Yesterday’s finale was rained out.
• Injury Updates: Clint Frazier (head) is back in the league’s concussion protocol after attempting a diving catch in Triple-A.
• Gary Sanchez was activated off the disabled list and Frazier, Domingo Acevedo, Gio Gallegos, Kyle Higashioka, and Brandon Drury were involved in up-and-down moves last week.
• Two potential trade targets came off the board: Manny Machado was traded to the Dodgers and Brad Hand went to the Indians. The Yankees have interest in Andrew Heaney and Tyler Skaggs.

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Record Last Week: 4-4 (47 RS, 26 RA)
Season Record: 62-33 (493 RS, 362 RA, 61-34 expected record)
Schedule This Week: All-Star break (Mon. to Thurs.); Three games vs. Mets (Fri. to Sun.)

Top stories from last week:

• The week started with four games in three days in Baltimore. As for Monday’s doubleheader, the Yankees lost 5-4 in the first game and rebounded for a 10-2 win in the second game. A winnable game slipped away in Tuesday’s 6-5 loss, but the Yankees were able to split the series with a 9-0 win Wednesday.
• A four-game series in Cleveland was next. The Yankees rallied late for a 7-4 win Thursday, couldn’t come back in Friday’s 6-5 loss, outlasted the Indians in Saturday’s 5-4 win, then lost a battle of the bullpens in Sunday’s 5-2 loss.
• Injury Updates: Gary Sanchez (groin) has started a minor league rehab assignment. Gleyber Torres (hip) is expected to begin a rehab assignment this coming weekend. Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique, hip, foot, back) is not close to resuming baseball activities. Estevan Florial (wrist) is on a rehab assignment. Dillon Tate (quad) was placed on the minor league disabled list.
• The Yankees have been connected to Manny Machado in advance of the trade deadline. They’re also said to have interest in Nathan Eovaldi, Brad Hand, Mike Moustakas, and Zack Wheeler.
• Once the 2018-19 signing period opened, the Yankees signed several touted international prospects, including Cuban righty Osiel Rodriguez and Dominican outfielder Kevin Alcantara.
• Luis Cessa, Gio Gallegos, David Hale, and Brandon Drury were involved in up-and-down moves.

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Record Last Week: 4-2 (29 RS, 24 RA)
Season Record: 58-29 (446 RS, 336 RA, 55-32 expected record)
Schedule This Week: Four games vs. Orioles (Mon. to Weds.); Four games vs. Indians (Thurs. to Sun.)

Top stories from last week:

• The week started with a three-game interleague series with the Braves. The Yankees stranded a small army of runners on Monday’s 5-3 loss. They bounced back with an 8-5 win Tuesday and a 6-2 win Tuesday.
• Following Thursday’s off-day, the Yankees went up to Toronto for a three-game set. Sonny Gray got hammered again in Friday’s 6-2 loss, but the Yankees rebounded with an 8-5 win Saturday and a 2-1 win Sunday.
• Injury Updates: Gleyber Torres (hip) was placed on the 10-day DL with a strain. Masahiro Tanaka (hamstrings) will return tomorrow. Gary Sanchez (groin) has resumed baseball activities. Aroldis Chapman (knee) and Aaron Hicks (leg) are day-to-day. Austin Romine (hamstring) was day-to-day and has since returned to the lineup. Jonathan Loaisiga (shoulder) was placed on Triple-A disabled list with inflammation.
• The Yankees have interest in J.A. Happ but not so much in Matt Harvey or Tyson Ross. The Royals, Tigers, and Reds are among the teams scouting New York’s young players.
• Chapman, Torres, Aaron Judge, and Luis Severino are all going to the All-Star Game. Justus Sheffield will represent the Yankees in the Futures Game.
• David Hale, Clint Frazier, Tyler Wade, were involved in up-and-down moves last week.

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