Judge enters the day leading MLB with a .394 average.

Chisholm is not in Thursday’s starting lineup against the Royals, raising fresh concerns about his availability after the infielder left consecutive games this week with separate injuries.

It's Thursday, June 12 and the Yankees (41-25) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (34-34). Will Warren is slated to take the mound for New York against Seth Lugo for Kansas City. New York goes for the sweep today after winning the first two of the series against Kansas City,

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The first-place Yankees are also road favorites (-130) in Wednesday night’s Game 2, with right-hander Clarke Schmidt (2-3, 4.04 ERA) set to face Royals lefty Kris Bubic (5-3, 1.43 ERA).

Following a victory against the Kansas City Royals, the New York Yankees are making some changes to the bullpen.

Bubic (5-3, 1.48 ERA) has been brilliant for Kansas City. The left-hander worked in relief last year after recovering from Tommy John surgery, and was moved into the rotation in spring training.

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With a relentless offense and a masterful start from Max Fried, they steamrolled the Royals 10-2, reigniting the energy of a team that’s been flirting with greatness all season.

The Royals (34-34) are 10-18 after going on a 16-2 run in April and May.