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The New York Yankees started the 2026 season strong, winning their first eight of 10 games, but since last Tuesday, the bats have gone cold.
The Yankees lost a series to the A’s and then were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in a series over the weekend.
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New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge heads to the dugout after striking out during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida, on April 11, 2026. (Jason Behnken/AP)
Aaron Judge warned of the team’s offensive woes after a 5-4 loss on Sunday.
“We need to simplify some things at the plate,” Judge told reporters via MLB.com. “We’re trying to hit every pitch we see up there and get into some bad counts and bad situations. As a group, if we simplify our approach a little bit, look for the pitch we’re looking for and pass the baton, I think we’ll be in a better place.”
Judge has also been lethargic at the plate, coming off three American League MVP awards in the last four seasons and some time with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees hits a two-run home run during the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida, on April 12, 2026. (Jason Behnken/AP)
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In 15 games, Judge is hitting just .218 with four home runs, nine RBIs and a double. He went 2-for-10 against the Rays, despite a two-run homer on Sunday.
It was the Rays’ first three-game sweep of the Yankees since 2021.
“We didn’t have a lot of traffic when we needed it in this series,” Judge added. “We had one hit for most of the game, and in a couple of these games. I think if guys walk when they need to and focus on a pitch they can drive, we’ll be in a better position.”
New York is now 8-7 this season and is in a three-way tie for the lead in the American League East division.
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees strikes out during the fifth inning against the Athletics in New York on April 8, 2026. (Heather Khalifa/AP)
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The Yankees return home on Monday for a seven-game homestand. The team will host the Los Angeles Angels for four games and then turn its attention to the Kansas City Royals.
