The New York Yankees' season has hit a rough patch. The team has lost the American League East lead, and Aaron Boone could be to blame.

The Yankees are now one game back of the Blue Jays in the AL East. It was their first four-game sweep in Toronto in franchise history.

Fried and Rodon should keep the Mets bats quiet, like they have been for most of June. Paul Blackburn, Frankie Montas and an unknown spot starter will not keep you up at night. Anything the Yankees get from Marcus Stroman on Friday is a bonus.

The New York Yankees (48-39) and New York Mets (50-38) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Citi Field in Flushing, New York, is set for 3:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Yankees vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Take the Yankees moneyline for today's pick, odds, and expert prediction against the Mets for Saturday, July 5.

It's safe to say the initial panic about Juan Soto's tenure with the New York Mets was overblown, as his hot streak continued with a two-run homer in Friday's 6-5 win over the New York Yankees.

Michael Kay got trolled for claiming the Blue Jays were "not a first-place team" after Toronto overtook the Yankees for first place in the AL East.

George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the AL East lead. Addison Barger had a solo homer among his three hits for Toronto.

Let's zero in on the Blue Jays today, though. They have taken down the Yankees three straight games to tie things up in the division, are riding a four-game winning streak and hav

New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list because of right forearm soreness, one day after his start in Toronto was cut short following three innings

The New York Yankees placed starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt on the 15-day injured list Friday with tightness in his right forearm. Schmidt, 29, had an MRI exam Friday after being removed from Thursday's game at Toronto after three innings.

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt exited his start on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays after experiencing forearm tightness, the club announced. Yankees manager Aaron Boone opted for reliever Clayton Beeter to replace Schmidt on the mound.