Yankees Suffer 3-2 Loss to Rays After Late Collapse

The New York Yankees lost two out of three games to the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend, marking their second consecutive series loss against AL East rivals. Saturday's 3-2 defeat featured home runs from Aaron Judge and Austin Wells, but the game slipped away after an eighth-inning collapse that included an error by shortstop Anthony Volpe—who stayed in the game despite an injury scare. The Yankees' bullpen faltered late, with Mark Leiter Jr. giving up the lead as Tampa Bay capitalized on aggressive baserunning and a defensive miscue. On Sunday, a compromised Yankees lineup struggled offensively, with the bottom of the order contributing little and the team falling 7-5 to the Rays. The Yankees are also dealing with a significant setback as infielder Jazz Chisholm is expected to be out until late June due to a serious oblique injury, forcing the team to rely on rookie Jorbit Vivas to fill the gap. Despite offensive struggles and injuries, the Yankees remain atop the division but face growing pressure to adapt with key players sidelined.