On Friday night, the New York Yankees opened up a series with the Atlanta Braves in the Bronx.
They won by a score of 3-2.
New York Yankees Quietly Signed 2 Players
GettyNew York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman speaks during a news conference on August 7, 2016 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Also on Friday, the Yankees signed two players to their organization.
MLB.com wrote (on August 7): “New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Edgar De Leon to a minor league contract.”
MLB.com wrote (on August 7): “RHP Edgar De Leon assigned to DSL NYY Yankees.”
MLB.com wrote (on August 7): “New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Yefreiny De Paula to a minor league contract.”
MLB.com wrote (on August 7): “RHP Yefreiny De Paula assigned to DSL NYY Bombers.”
Looking At The Yankees Right Now
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 07: Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees reacts after his ninth inning game tying RBI single against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on August 07, 2026 in New York City.
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with a 65-51 record in 116 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 28-25 in 53 games at home).
Currently, the Yankees are 4.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays (who are in first).
The Red Sox (who are in third) are just a half-game back of the Yankees.
GettyJazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees and Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves talk after the top of the third inning at Yankee Stadium on August 07, 2026 in New York City.
Following two more games with the Braves, the Yankees will get the day off on Monday.
They will then host the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night in the Bronx.
Looking At The Braves Right Now
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves follows through on his eighth inning home run against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 07, 2026 in New York City.
On the other side of the series, the Braves are in the middle of a fantastic year.
They are the top team in the National League East with a 70-46 record in 116 games.
Over their last ten games, the Braves have gone 8-2 (and they are 31-26 in 57 games on the road).
Following the Yankees, they will return home to host Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets on Monday night at Truist Park.
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