Yankees in Crisis as Judge Returns | New York Yankees News

The Yankees’ September slump hit hard after a crushing 10-1 loss to the Angels, with manager Aaron Boone laying it on thick—execution is everything, and this league won’t tolerate sloppiness. With a four-and-a-half-game deficit to the Rays in the AL East, every game matters as they chase playoff positioning. Boone’s controversial use of David Bednar in a blowout didn’t help fan sentiment, but Ben Rice has stepped up heroically in Judge’s absence, leading the team in homers and RBIs. Despite the rough patch, the Yankees remain postseason contenders—but with time running out, their final stretch will define their season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/065d3a0ef191cc0c