The Yankees' sketchy pitching plan backfired Friday night, and now they need to scramble again to cover themselves. According to The New York Post’s Joel Sherman, the team is designating reliever RIco Garcia for assignment after Thursday night’s bullpen scramble in Atlanta.

The New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suárez have been closely linked this season, but these trade rumors have reached a new peak.

The first full week back from the All-Star break will give us some banger matchups, including some that could have postseason implications -- or maybe even serve as postseason previews. Consider: We'll see a divisional grudge match featuring two teams with something to prove.

“Tarik Skubal is set to land 400 million after the 2026 season. The question is whether it will come from the Yankees, Dodgers or Mets.” The heavy hitters are set to compete for the best southpaw on the planet.

ATLANTA — After a nightmare start to the Yankees’ first game series back from the All-Star break, a lopsided loss and then a five-run deficit halfway in the next night, their weekend in Hotlanta turned into a good one. The Yankees used the momentum from Saturday night’s thrilling comeback win to take two of three from the Braves.