The New York Yankees acquired several talented veterans after superstar outfielder Juan Soto walked in free agency, with southpaw pitcher Max Fried (12-4, 2.62 ERA)chief among them. They signed the latter player to an eight-year, $218 million contract, and he’s given them their money’s worth thus far.

Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer, Anthony Volpe also went deep and the New York Yankees erased an early deficit in a 7-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

One of the top bullpen arms rumored to be available for the New York Yankees at this year's trade deadline, Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, is under league investigation for sports betting and was placed on non-disciplinary leave through August 31, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Probably a little better than the Bronx Bombers, who got schooled again by the Toronto Blue Jays and nearly swept at home by the Philadelphia Phillies, while along the way losing Triple Crown threat Aaron Judge for at least 10 days with a flexor strain in his right elbow.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline will pass at 6 p.m. ET on July 31, leaving teams with just over two days to complete their summer shopping. Some clubs have already been active swappers: the Yankees have obtained two infielders (Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario),

Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe made another error in the first inning of Tuesday's game against the Rays, launching fans into mayhem.