Goldschmidt's career was at a crossroads when he signed a one-year contract with the Yankees, coming off a steep decline in his final season with the St. Louis Cardinals. But although he hasn't rebounded to his 2022 Most Valuable Player form, it's clear the 37-year-old still has plenty to offer.

ST. LOUIS — Ben Rice homered and tied a career high with seven RBIs, Aaron Judge also went deep in his first multi-hit game since the All-Star break, and the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 12-8, on Saturday night.

With Rice consistently hitting balls harder than most big leaguers not named Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, his receiving skills steadily improving and Wells’ average down to .208, it looks like the Yankees suddenly have a platoon at catcher.

Rosario, who has played only right field for the Yankees so far after splitting time between second and third base with the Washington Nationals this season, should be a factor against left-handed pitchers this week. The Yankees will face Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet during their four-game series this week, likely on Saturday.

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New York Yankees utility man Ben Rice has bounced around various positions this season, but hasn't let the changes get to him. In fact, Rice said in a recent in

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