The Yankees (53-44), who have lost three straight, fell three games behind the Blue Jays in the American League East.

Left-hander Joey Wentz will make his first major league start since 2023 when he takes the mound for the Atlanta Braves on Saturday in the second game of his team's home series against the New York Yankees.

In their first game out of the All-Star break, the Yankees decided to throw a bullpen game. The plan put the team in a fast hole, while Jorbit Vivas made a big mistake on the bases.

The issues at third base were glaring in New York's first game after the break. Having to go with a bullpen game wasn't a good sign, either.

Ozzie Albies hit a three-run homer, Ronald Acuña Jr. made a spectacular throw and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Yankees 7-3 on Friday night as both teams resumed action after the All-Star break.

The Yankees actually were threatening in the third, with Jorbit Vivas and Trent Grisham turning the lineup over with consecutive walks. That brought up the hot Cody Bellinger and had Aaron Judge on deck, and just a three-run lead for Atlanta. Good time to strike!

Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. made a show-stopping defensive play on Friday — but that didn’t stop the Yankees’ broadcast team from calling out the Bronx Bombers.

Heading into the home series against the New York Yankees, the Atlanta Braves have left some spots open in the rotation probables