MLB.com| Bryan Hoch: Surely Yankees fans haven’t forgotten how last season ended in pitiful fashion at the hands of the Blue Jays. Neither, apparently, have the players themselves. After the Yankees won 3-1 on the back of his gutsy seven-inning, one-run start, Cam Schlittler said that he and his teammates should carry “a chip on their shoulders” every time they play against the Blue Jays. While the Yankees have by far the better overall record this year, their head-to-head record against Toronto is 3-3 so far, and 9-14 dating back to last year (including the ALDS). It would be great if the boys in pinstripes could make that record look a little better this season.
MLB Trade Rumors | Charlie Wright: Giancarlo Stanton has suffered a setback in his quest to return to the Yankees’ lineup, as he tweaked his calf while running this week. Prior to the injury, he was reportedly nearing a return to the team, but now it looks like we’ll have to wait a bit longer. Details on the injury are unclear, as is when exactly Stanton is scheduled to start his recovery process. With the Yankees already without Aaron Judge and Trent Grisham, the Yankees’ offense needs all the firepower they can get. Here’s hoping Stanton’s injury isn’t a biggie, and that he can resume ramping up baseball activities before long.
New York Post | Greg Joyce: Some positive news on the injury front for a change (shocking, I know): Max Fried’s recovery is going well. On Friday, Aaron Boone disclosed that the lefty was cleared to throw a light bullpen session on Saturday after imaging on his left elbow bone bruise showed that the injury was sufficiently healing. Compared to the position player corps where the injuries are starting to pile up, the starting rotation’s needs are less pressing. However, as the adage goes, you can never have enough starting pitching, and the Yankees would gladly welcome a pitcher of Fried’s caliber returning to the rotation.
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