The All-Star second baseman came up big at the plate, in the field and he even did a little coaching that keyed the biggest hit of the Yankees’ 5-4 win over the Blue Jays, Ben Rice ’s tie-breaking homer in the ninth.

After opening their post All-Star break schedule with a series at Atlanta, the Yankees arrive in Toronto to start a three-game series Monday against the AL East-leading Blue Jays.

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Aaron Judge was in the Yankees' lineup as their designated hitter for Wednesday night's series finale in Toronto.

TORONTO — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Anthony Volpe has made “a few too many” fielding errors this season after the shortstop made his 12th miscue of the season in a 4-1 loss at Toronto. He’s now tied for most in the American League.

Aaron Judge hit his 351st career homer, matching Alex Rodriguez's total with the Yankees, who head into a massive series with the Blue Jays.

The New York Yankees are prepared to be extra aggressive at the trade deadline, and one insider believes this third baseman is the best fit for them.

Ben Rice's ninth-inning home run helped the New York Yankees salvage a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Toronto's four-game win streak and franchise-best 11-game home win streak were snapped with the loss,