The debate over the Yankees' shortstop position has sparked strong opinions about Aaron Boone's choice for the starting role. Julio Aguilar / ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — José Caballero glanced toward the dugout and flung his bat before it came crashing back down on Tropicana Field’s turf in the fifth inning.

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. left his last game early with an injury.

The New York Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays in the first of a four-game series tonight, July 6, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida — here’s how to watch.

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An All-Star closer who helped the Phillies reach the 1983 World Series, the highlight of a 10-year career in MLB, died at 73.

Are the Yankees going to fall out of the division race?

Just like with the major league roster, the Yankees’ top prospects are dropping like flies. With several top hitters and pitchers injured, the guys on the periphery are going to get a chance to shine,

Jose thinks he’s the best player on the field every night,” said manager Aaron Boone, who was smiling but not kidding. “That’s powerful in a game of failure. You’ve got to have that, and he does.” Unlike Aaron Judge,