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They've had a rough month or so with the men in blue, this past weekend only the most recent episodes. And it's a battle, as any experienced player, manager, coach or executive will tell you, that can't be won and ultimately can be counterproductive.

The pitcher was slated to head to Tampa Sunday night where he'll throw another simulated game at some point this week.

Teams split four-game series in what could be a playoff preview.

"For some reason, it just keeps on happening and I'll continue to do everything I can do to mitigate that," the lefthander said.

Though a playoff spot is all but inevitable, securing that remains the day-to-day focus for Aaron Boone and his players.

All-time Yankee great was honored at Yankee Stadium before Saturday's game.

Aaron Boone had been ejected by plate umpire Ben May, and Brett Gardner and CC Sabathia were summarily tossed by first base umpire Phil Cuzzi.

Michael Kay returned to the Yankees' YES Network booth on Saturday after missing more than a month following surgery on his vocal cord.

"Ten out of 10 times, I know he's going to make the play," Aaron Judge said of the catch that helped seal the Yankees' 3-2 win over the Indians.

It was a nice rebound win for the Yankees (82-42), who had allowed seven homers and 24 hits in a 19-5 loss to the Indians on Thursday night.

Thursday's 19-5 loss at Yankee Stadium prompted the question, and Aaron Boone liked the idea, but it's not likely to happen any time soon.

He opposed Dallas Keuchel in a Class A game and matched him for seven shutout innings.

"Everything's feeling good," Voit says after full on-field workout.

As opening acts go, Chad Green's Thursday night was about as bad it gets.

Fifty-two percent of those who responded to our Twitter poll wanted Stanton in the lineup come October. Forty-eight percent would rather take their chances without the former NL MVP.