The Yankees started playing Stanton in the field again last Saturday as a way to get his bat into the lineup with Aaron Judge currently limited to DH duties as he recovers from a right elbow flexor strain. Judge has thrown as far as 150 feet in his throwing progression, but there are no indications that his return to right field is imminent.

ST. LOUIS — The Yankees knew they were taking a big risk throwing Giancarlo Stanton out in right field last weekend after nothing but DHing since September 2023.

The New York Yankees have been in an extended slump. They have dealt with many injuries, and have a new player sidelined.

New York Yankees Hall-of-Fame reliever Mariano Rivera tore an Achilles tendon while playing in the alumni game at Old-Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium.

Prior to Saturday night, there was only one first baseman who had multiple seven-RBI games for the Yankees, and his name was Lou Gehrig. He had nine, for the record. Now Rice has two. He joins the multi-7-RBI-game club. The Yankees needed all of that Rice production in a crazy 12-8 win over the Cardinals.

The New York Yankees' struggles continue as they've had a poor second half, and general manager Brian Cashman is defending his manager, Aaron Boone.