NEW YORK– It hasn’t been easy for the Yankees since the All-Star break. They split the first six games, and left Toronto on Wednesday with a bad taste in their mouths because they didn’t gain any ground on the first-place Blue Jays in the American League East race.

Takeaways from Friday's series-opening game between the Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies, a 12-5 New York loss.

Realmuto hit the go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning, while Schwarber, who recorded his 1,00th career hit on his fifth inning homer, went deep twice. The pair combined for seven RBIs.

The New York Yankees reportedly acquired former Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon, which impacts other players on the roster.

Yankees play Aaron Judge at DH after video sparks concern over arm discomfort — originally appeared on Athlon Sports. No need to panic—at least not yet. Aaron Judge is in the Yankees lineup as the designated hitter Wednesday night, following a brief moment of throwing discomfort that raised questions about a possible arm issue.