Yankees struggle offensively despite strong pitching performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

The New York Yankees are facing significant offensive challenges, highlighted by injuries to key players like Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton. Over the last 30 days, the team's offensive performance has been among the worst in Major League Baseball, ranking 29th in runs scored and having the lowest batting average. Despite these issues, their pitching staff has excelled, maintaining a league-best ERA of 2.81 since mid-July. With Bellinger starting a rehab assignment and Judge playing catch, there is potential for improvement as the postseason approaches.
- •Yankees rank 29th in runs scored over the past 30 days.
- •Injuries impact the offense, with Judge, Bellinger, and Stanton sidelined.
- •Team ERA of 2.81 is the best in MLB since mid-July.
- •Bellinger is beginning a rehab assignment; Judge has started playing catch.
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"The New York Yankees offense is missing some key bats right now
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