The New York Yankees host the Los Angeles Angels for the second game of a four-game set in The Bronx on Tuesday. In the first game, the Bombers won 11-10 on a walk-off wild pitch in a bizarre game. The Yankees sat Ben Rice to start that game, and Aaron Boone has done that again on Tuesday. He spoke with the media before the game, using pinch-hitting as the excuse for starting the 27-year-old on the bench.
“So, my plan going into this series was to have Ben play today,” Boone said. “But I’ve just been able to so aggressively use Benny. In the last two games, he’s sat against a lefty; he’s got five at-bats, a homer, a walk, [and] a single. I’ve been able to kinda fire him at the most important part, and that might be early in the game.”
Boone continued, “He is going to play against lefties. And we’re in a unique spot where [Paul Goldschmidt], his superpower at this point in his career, is that he is really great against left-handed pitching, and has been outstanding so far to start the year. And I’m not ready to catch Benny yet. I’d put him in a game, but I’m not ready to go five, seven innings with him yet.”
Rice leads the majors in on-base percentage and OPS, thanks to ten extra-base hits in 61 plate appearances. He pinch-hit for Amed Rosario in the fifth inning on Monday, smacking a single and scoring a run. Boone says he can use Rice in a similar spot again on Tuesday night.
Rice has been sheltered in his career against left-handed pitching, a fact that Alex Cora used to his advantage in the Wild Card series last year. Getting Rice reps is important, but Goldschmidt needs to be warm as well. It is early in the season, but this is a concerning trend for the Yankees.
KANSAS CITY – The Chiefs are making another aggressive move to maintain their dominance in the AFC.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Kansas City Chiefs have finalized a deal to sign superstar wide receiver Davante Adams.
Following his departure this offseason, Adams is now set to join Kansas City—bringing elite production, veteran leadership, and one of the league’s most complete skill sets to an already explosive offense.
By acquiring 4-time First-Team All-Pro Davante Adams, the Kansas City Chiefs secure one of the most dominant receivers of the past decade.
Adams boasts over 11,000 career receiving yards and nearly 100 touchdowns, with a reputation as one of the best route-runners and red-zone threats in NFL history.
Even in recent seasons, he has remained highly productive, consistently drawing top coverage and still delivering elite performances.
Pairing Davante Adams with superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes instantly elevates the Chiefs’ offense to another level.
Under head coach Andy Reid, Kansas City now gains:
“Davante Adams in this offense is a nightmare for defenses,” an AFC scout noted. “With Mahomes, his numbers could explode all over again.”
The Kansas City Chiefs have been the gold standard in the AFC, and this move reinforces their commitment to staying there.
Adding a receiver of Adams’ caliber ensures the offense remains unpredictable, efficient, and nearly impossible to defend in critical situations.
His experience and leadership also strengthen a locker room already built for championships.
Davante Adams is expected to complete his physical and officially sign with the team shortly. Once finalized, he will begin working within the Chiefs’ system ahead of the upcoming season.
Fans are already excited at the prospect of seeing him at Arrowhead Stadium catching passes from Patrick Mahomes.
With this blockbuster move, the Kansas City Chiefs send a clear message: the dynasty is far from over.