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Yankees' Slump: Judge, Stanton Out, Offense Struggles
1 Jul
Summary
- Yankees are 2-8 in their last 10 games due to key players on IL.
- Cody Bellinger hits .180 on the road versus .360 at home.
- Pitchers exploit Ben Rice's slump by not fearing the batter behind him.
The historically successful New York Yankees are facing a difficult stretch in the 2026 season. As of July 1, 2026, the team has struggled to a 2-8 record over their last 10 games. This slump coincides with several key offensive players, including Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, being placed on the injured list.
YES Network's Michael Kay pointed out a significant issue with Cody Bellinger's performance, noting his stark difference in hitting between home games (.360 average) and road games (.180 average). Kay also addressed Ben Rice's recent struggles, suggesting that pitchers are able to control their approach to Rice because they no longer fear the formidable presence of Aaron Judge batting behind him.
Despite a recent slump, Ben Rice showed signs of breaking out of his rut with a home run against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, July 1, 2026.
