Yankees beat Cubs 2-0 as trade deadline looms with Judge's injury status unclear
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:55 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The New York Yankees secured a 2-0 victory against the Chicago Cubs on July 31, 2026, in their series opener. Home runs from Spencer Jones and Amed Rosario propelled the team's offense. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, discussions surrounding potential trades for the Yankees are intensifying, particularly in light of Aaron Judge's lingering injury. Judge has been sidelined since May 31, and uncertainty remains regarding his return, making the Yankees' deadline strategy unclear. Michael Kay commented on Judge's status, suggesting that moves may be dependent on his recovery timeline.
- •Yankees defeat Cubs 2-0 on July 31, 2026.
- •Spencer Jones and Amed Rosario each hit a home run.
- •Aaron Judge remains out since May 31 due to injury.
- •Michael Kay states Yankees' trade strategy hinges on Judge's recovery.
- •Trade deadline approaches next week, adding urgency to decisions.
- 5:55 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees Insider Makes Brutally Honest Aaron Judge Statement Amid Trade Deadline
"On Friday, the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs by a score of 2-0 in the first game of their series.Spencer Jones and Amed Rosario both hit a home run during the game.Yankees Insider Makes Honest Aaron Judge StatementThe Yankees have been mentioned in a lot of trade rumors with the deadline coming up […] The post Yankees Insider Makes Brutally Honest Aaron Judge Statement Amid Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.
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