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Anthony Volpe made his MLB debut for the Yankees on Wednesday at Camden Yards against the Orioles, posting a hitless performance with three strikeouts and a groundball error. The game resulted in a 7-0 loss for the Yankees, who managed only one hit in the contest. Volpe was called up from Triple-A Scranton to serve as the temporary starting shortstop while Jose Caballero recovers from a fractured right middle finger. The crowd of 14,521 in Baltimore booed Volpe following his struggles at the plate and in the field. After the game, Volpe did not make himself available to the media during the 15-minute availability window. Yankees captain Aaron Judge addressed Volpe's performance during his post-game interview, offering public support with the message to "just take care of business" while acknowledging the scrutiny and negativity Volpe has faced during the 2025 season and recent weeks when he lost his starting position and roster spot.
The New York Yankees announced their starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles, with Aaron Judge serving as the designated hitter. This marks the second time in four games Judge will DH, despite only being used in that role four times all season. Judge is in his 11th season at age 34, currently batting .275 with 16 home runs, 30 RBIs, 36 runs, and five stolen bases across 43 games. He has recorded three hits and two walks through the first two games of the series.
The Yankees come into Wednesday's matchup with a 27-16 record, holding second place in the AL East after defeating the Orioles 6-2 on Tuesday to tie the series at 1-1. The team is 13-10 in away games. Judge and fellow Yankees outfielder Ben Rice have combined for more home runs than both the Milwaukee Brewers and Boston Red Sox this season. Following the Orioles series, the Yankees will travel to Citi Field to face the New York Mets on Friday night.
The New York Yankees announced their starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, with Aaron Judge listed as the designated hitter. This marks only the fourth time this season Judge will bat as DH, a role designed to provide rest while keeping his bat in the lineup. Through three games as DH, Judge is batting .167 with 2 hits, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs.
Judge's recent performance milestone came during Saturday's loss, when he recorded his 848th career walk, passing Greg Luzinski, Chris Speier, and Prince Fielder. This moved him into a tie for 224th all-time with Hall of Famers Adrián Beltré, Gary Carter, and Minnie Miñoso. In the nine-inning loss, Judge finished with three walks and two strikeouts.
Through 40 games in 2026, the three-time MVP is batting .266 with 38 hits, 15 home runs, 29 RBIs, 34 runs, and 5 stolen bases. The Yankees are seeking to avoid being swept by the Brewers after dropping the first two games of the series, with Saturday's contest going to 10 innings. Judge is in his 11th MLB season, all spent with the Yankees.
The New York Yankees completed a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a dominant 12-1 victory on Monday night at Yankee Stadium. The game took on special significance as it occurred the same day the Yankees honored the death of legendary broadcaster John Sterling at age 87. Aaron Judge set the tone immediately, crushing a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning off Orioles right-hander Shane Baz—his 14th of the season. Judge deliberately thought of Sterling's iconic home run calls while rounding the bases. Both Judge and manager Aaron Boone expressed support for continuing Sterling's famous "Yankees win" call after home victories, with Boone noting the tradition began after Sterling's 2024 retirement.
The Yankees' dominant performance extended throughout the evening as the team added significant cushion in the eighth inning, including a two-run single from Judge and a two-run triple from Cody Bellinger off Lou Trivino. Judge finished 2-for-4 with four RBIs and an intentional walk. Cam Schlittler was effective on the mound for New York, allowing only one run across 5⅔ innings. Trent Grisham contributed two doubles and scored both times. The complete sweep—with a combined series score of 39-10—extended the Yankees' record to 24-11 and marked their 14th win in their last 16 games, while the Orioles fell to 15-20.