Yankees news: Offense looking to settle down in Subway Series

TL;DR

The Subway Series begins tonight with the Yankees and Mets both struggling. Yankees' Captain Aaron Judge emphasizes the need for offensive consistency to succeed in the series.

Key points

Subway Series kicks off tonight in Queens
Yankees offense described as inconsistent
Aaron Judge emphasizes need for consistency
Yankees have a strong starting rotation
MLB Pipeline updates top prospect list

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May 13, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Yankees outfielders Cody Bellinger (left) and Aaron Judge (right) talk during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images | Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: The Subway Series kicks off tonight in Queens with both the Yankees and Mets finding themselves out of sorts. The Metropolitans are no longer the worst team in baseball, proudly ahead of the Astros, Rockies, and Angels, but still need to get back on track quickly if they want to salvage a playoff run. The Yankees meanwhile have been a Jekyll and Hyde team, with a stellar starting rotation among the best in the game, but an offense that can best be described as inconsistent. Finding that consistency, from the words of Captain Aaron Judge himself, is the key to a successful series in Queens, and we’ve seen how well the team can play once they get hot. : ESPN senior reporter Buster Olney stopped by Michael Kay’s radio show yesterday, and gave his thoughts on the trials and tribulations of . It’s only been one game of course but Volpe had a bad one on Wednesday, with media members starting to ask whether he should move off of shortstop completely. With how eager seems to be to return, that decision may need to be made quicker than we think. : MLB Pipeline has updated its top prospect list after the graduation of Konnor Griffin earlier this year. The new list features four Yankees, with George Lombard Jr. in the top spot of the org at 21 overall. Elmer Rodríguez, Dax Kilby, and Carlos Lagrange round out the foursome. This highlights how the Yankees continue to produce strong pitching in-house, even if their position player development leaves some things to be desired. : We close with a bit of a fun one. Former stalwart and Hall of Famer John Smoltz reportedly demanded to sign with the Yankees as part of the 2001 free agent class, but a promise his agent made to Braves exec John Schuerholz that Atlanta would have the right of final bid meant that that dream never came to pass. Smoltz is pretty famous for the way he talks about the Yankees on national broadcasts, and you wonder how much of that is sour grapes from losing in the 1990s, and losing again in free agency.

Q&A

What are the Yankees' current offensive struggles ahead of the Subway Series?

The Yankees have been inconsistent offensively, which has affected their performance despite having a strong starting rotation.

How is Aaron Judge addressing the Yankees' performance in the Subway Series?

Aaron Judge has stated that finding offensive consistency is crucial for the Yankees to have a successful series against the Mets.

What recent updates have been made regarding Yankees prospects?

MLB Pipeline's updated top prospect list features four Yankees, with George Lombard Jr. ranked as the top prospect in the organization.