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Yankees Edge Blue Jays on 9th-Inning Homers, Volpe Decision Looms

6/17/2026

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The Yankees beat Toronto 2-1 with ninth-inning homers by Jose Caballero and Alex Rice.
Anthony Volpe bats .211 with one homer, nine RBI, 15 hits and a .317 OBP.
Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman must decide on Volpe and Austin Wells before the deadline.
Giancarlo Stanton stays on the injured list with a calf injury, making a trade unlikely.
Jake Bird posts a 1.429 WHIP, marking a bullpen weak link.

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Story summary

The Yankees beat Toronto 2-1 with ninth-inning homers by Jose Caballero and Alex Rice.
Anthony Volpe bats .211 with one homer, nine RBI, 15 hits and a .317 OBP.
Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman must decide on Volpe and Austin Wells before the deadline.
Giancarlo Stanton stays on the injured list with a calf injury, making a trade unlikely.
Jake Bird posts a 1.429 WHIP, marking a bullpen weak link.