On Monday night, the New York Yankees opened up a series with the Cleveland Guardians in Ohio.
During the 1st inning, Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run homer.
Yankees Star Paul Goldschmidt Made MLB History
GettyPaul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on June 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Goldschmidt also made MLB history with his home run.
Via @RobBballHistory: “Paul Goldschmidt hit his 380th career HR, passing Hall of Famers Tony Pérez and Orlando Cepeda and moved into a tie with Manny Machado for 76th on the All Time HR list.”
Goldschmidt (who is 38) has been a very productive player for New York.
He is in his second season with the franchise following stints with the St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks.
The seven-time MLB All-Star is in his 16th season.
Social Media Buzzing About Goldschmidt
GettyPaul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees celebrates after scoring in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Here’s what people were saying about Goldschmidt:
Gary Phillips: “Paul Goldschmidt has been really impressive so far this season. His wRC+ is up to 150, while his OPS is up to .896 after that 2-R HR in the first inning. #Yankees”
Max Mannis: “Goldschmidt could not get a hit the whole rest of the season and this contract still would’ve been well worth it”
Erik Boland: “Paul Goldschmidt now 34 for his last 108 (.315) with seven homers in his last 31 games”
@Roger774501171: “Is Paul Goldschmidt a Hall Of Famer ??”
Yankees Right Now
GettyBen Rice #22 and Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees celebrate a two-run home run hit by Goldschmidt during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on June 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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