AARON JUDGE NEWS

Gallo, Rizzo excited to join Yankees for playoff drive

With a pair of new sluggers in place, the New York Yankees are ready to make their playoff drive

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thompson expected to start for Miami against New York

The Marlins are expected to send Zach Thompson to the mound Friday and the Yankees plan to give Jameson Taillon the start

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not left out: Yankees get big lefty bats with Gallo, Rizzo

Desperate for a powerful, left-handed bat to park balls in the short porch at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees got two of them

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patiño blanks Yanks as Rays pound Cole, bullpen in 14-0 rout

Luis Patiño outpitched Gerrit Cole, Brett Phillips hit a grand slam during a 10-run sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a three-game sweep by routing the New York Yankees...

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Left turn: Boone says Yankees 'a lot better' with Gallo

All-Star slugger Joey Gallo’s trade to the New York Yankees from the Texas Rangers has been completed

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patino expected to start as Rays host the Yankees

The Yankees will start Gerrit Cole on Thursday and the Rays are expected to counter with Luis Patino

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late-scratch Judge hits tiebreaking single for Yanks in 10th ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Judge went from being a late scratch to hitting a tiebreaking single in a two-run 10th inning to help the...

JULY 29, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Cleared for return Judge was scratched from Wednesday's lineup while going through additional testing related to his stint on the COVID-19 injured list, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact The additional testing caused Judge to arrive at the field too late to remain in the starting lineup. However, Judge entered the game as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-3 with an RBI. After the contest, manager Aaron Boone further clarified the situation and reiterated that Judge was "fine" and "good to go."

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Judge hits tiebreaking single in 10th, Yankees beat Rays 3-1

Aaron Judge went from being a late scratch to hitting a tiebreaking single in a two-run 10th inning as the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second straight day, 3-1

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Gallo preps for Yanks, Nats dealing with COVID

The baseball trade deadline is fast approaching, and teams are starting to get busy before Friday’s 4 p.m. EDT cutoff

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Yanks reach deal to get slugger Gallo from Texas

A person familiar with the swap tells The Associated Press that the New York Yankees have reached a deal to get All-Star slugger Joey Gallo from the Texas Rangers

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees star Aaron Judge a late scratch vs Rays New York Yankees star Aaron Judge was scratched from the starting lineup about 30 minutes before the start of the game at Tampa Bay.

JULY 29, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Aaron Judge scratched from Yankee lineup just one day after return from COVID-19 IL; team gives no explanation After just one game back after missing nine, Aaron Judge was a last-minute scratch from the Yankees’ lineup for Wednesday night’s second gam...

JULY 28, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Scratched from Wednesday's lineup Judge was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Rays for unspecified reasons.

Impact Judge was slated to start in his usual spot in right field, but he didn't participate in batting practice and was a late removal from the lineup. The 29-year-old's status should be updated later in the evening. Estevan Florial will join the starting nine in his place.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cortes Jr. expected to start for the Yankees against Rays

The Rays will roll out Michael Wacha to the mound Wednesday and the Yankees plan to give Nestor Cortes Jr. the start

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montgomery stops 8-start winless streak, Yanks top Rays 4-3

Jordan Montgomery stopped an eight-start winless streak, Aaron Judge singled in his return from COVID-19 and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Turner, Yelich out with COVID-19, Judge returns

COVID-19 continues to impact major league rosters more than 16 months after spring training was shut down in 2020 because of the coronavirus

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aaron Judge tracks Luis Severino pitches during pregame bullpen session Before Tuesday's series opener at Tampa Bay, Yankees slugger Aaron Judge tracks pitches of Luis Severino, throwing a bullpen session at Trop...

JULY 28, 2021 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Aaron Judge returns to Yankees lineup, and Luke Voit could be ready by this weekend Yankees slugger Aaron Judge came off the COVID list and returned to the lineup Tuesday at Tampa Bay. First baseman Luke Voit (knee) could be...

JULY 27, 2021 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Yankees All-Star Aaron Judge returns from COVID-19 IL New York Yankees All-Star outfielder Aaron Judge and backup catcher Kyle Higashioka have been reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list.

JULY 27, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Yankees All-Star Aaron Judge returns from COVID-19 IL

New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge and backup catcher Kyle Higashioka have been reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in lineup Tuesday Judge (illness) will be activated from the COVID-19 list and will be in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Rays, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

Impact Judge gained clearance to rejoin the Yankees in Boston on Sunday after he tested positive for COVID-19 on July 15. The outfielder was reported to be targeting an activation at some point during the series against the Rays, and per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, he will bat second as the right fielder Tuesday.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees need a power surge from Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton in fight for 2nd wild card Aaron Judge was back on a field Monday, a sight the Yankees have been desperate for over the last 20 days.

JULY 27, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Montgomery scheduled to start for New York against Tampa Bay

The Rays are expected to send Shane McClanahan to the mound Tuesday and the Yankees will give Jordan Montgomery the start

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants, Yankees-Rays, Rangers reeling

The Dodgers and Giants are back at it Tuesday night, renewing their long rivalry in San Francisco with 12-game winner Julio Urias on the mound for Los Angeles against Logan Webb in...

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS