Yankees sweep Colorado Rockies and prepare for Subway Series against New York Mets
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The New York Yankees secured a series sweep against the Colorado Rockies following a seven-run performance capped by an Anthony Volpe grand slam. This result places the team on the verge of clinching a playoff spot as they continue to gain ground in the American League East. The Yankees currently sit three games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the division standings. The club now transitions to a three-game Subway Series against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium. The opening game of this rivalry matchup is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. EST on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Coverage of the game will be provided by the YES Network and WPIX.
- •New York Yankees swept the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series.
- •Anthony Volpe hit a grand slam in the seventh inning against Jimmy Herget.
- •The Yankees now trail the Tampa Bay Rays by three games in the AL East.
- •The New York Yankees play the New York Mets at 7:05 p.m. EST tonight.
- •The series opener coincides with the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Today on Pinstripe Alley – 11/7/26
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"Three games against the Rockies offered the Yankees an opportunity, and it was one they took. A sweep of Colorado has New York on the brink of clinching a playoff spot, and though the Rays did take two of three from Atlanta this week, the Yankees managed to draw within three games of Tampa in […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 7, 2026, 11:30 AMToday on Pinstripe Alley – 11/7/26
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- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:00 AMToday on Pinstripe Alley – 9/11/26
Three games against the Rockies offered the Yankees an opportunity, and it was one they took. A sweep of Colorado has New York on the brink of clinching a playoff spot, and though the Rays did take two of three from Atlanta this week, the Yankees managed to draw within three games of Tampa in […]
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