The Red Sox have struggled against left-handed pitching all season, entering the weekend with a 12–15 record in games started by lefties. They’ve struck out at a league-worst 28.6% rate against southpaws, and their .379 slugging percentage ranks in the bottom third of the league.

The New York Yankees are shifting Ben Rice's role with Giancarlo Stanton returning, aiming to keep both bats active in their AL East push.

Probably trying to do too much, Aaron Judge went 1-for-12 with nine strikeouts in three games against the Red Sox.

If Carlos Rodon continues to pitch like this, then the Yankees have a chance to end their World Series drought.

Here in the South Bronx, there’s reason to believe the Yankees can repeat as a division winner in the ... Rodon’s health and performance are critical to the Yankees’ success.

We know how good the Yankees and Mets were last season ... The Mets, of course, are in an even tougher division, even if they do have Soto playing for them now. But going into the season, and ...

Peter Chawaga is a veteran journalist covering Major League Baseball for The Sporting News. His MLB reporting has included feature interviews with commissioner Rob Manfred and Hall of Fame slugger David Ortiz, salary analysis, player rankings and more. He has covered baseball for Forbes, Yardbarker, Pitcher List, Athlon and other outlets.

The pitcher proceeded to deliver his worst performance of the ... complete just two innings. The Yankees eventually celebrated a 9-6 victory over their AL East division rivals.