Yankees struggle without Judge; Twins improve defensively ahead of trade deadline

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Yankees are being hindered by their first-inning offense, significantly affected by Aaron Judge's injury. This season, the Yankees have dropped to 27th in the league for first-inning runs without Judge, who typically contributes greatly to their scoring. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins are experiencing a resurgence, winning 17 of their last 26 games, making them contenders rather than sellers as the deadline nears. The Twins' success is partly due to an on-the-fly defensive overhaul, with several players changing positions to enhance fielding effectiveness.

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