Rockies and Yankees begin three-game series in New York on Tuesday

The Colorado Rockies open a three-game series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday. The Yankees enter the matchup with an 81-62 record and currently hold the first American League Wild Card spot. Colorado arrives at 55-88 and aims to avoid a fourth consecutive 100-loss season. Aaron Judge is scheduled to return to the Yankees lineup following a recovery from a broken rib sustained in May. Additionally, the series marks the return of Ryan McMahon to Yankee Stadium after he was activated from the injured list on September 1. The Rockies hold a 14-17 all-time record against the Yankees and a 4-10 mark in games played in New York.

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