Facing Blue Jays star closer Jeff Hoffman with one out in the ninth in a 4-4 game, the left-handed hitting Rice took a short swing on a first-pitch fastball that was over the plate above the belt and crushed it to right for a 389-foot homer.

It had all the signs of a lost night for the Yankees north of the border, another addition to their growing collection this year. An early lead had slipped away, and Anthony Volpe’s defense had opened the door again,

The Yankees didn’t play a sound game for the second straight night, but they did gain ground on the first-place Blue Jays with a 5-4 win on Tuesday.

New York Yankees rookie Ben Rice explains the mindset behind his clutch 9th-inning homer that beat the Blue Jays and shook up the AL East.

Ben Rice blasted a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning and the visiting New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Tuesday night.

The Yankees look to end their Toronto losing streak tonight. Rookie Cam Schlittler goes for the Yankees against veteran Max Scherzer, with the Jays favored.

The Yankees have had scouts fanned out all over the big leagues in recent weeks looking at potential answers for their three biggest needs before the July 31 trade deadline.

Schlittler didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against Toronto, allowing two runs on seven hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out three.

Luis Gil’s next rehab start might be his last and reliever Yerry De Los Santos could be back in the bullpen after two more minor-league outings. Here is the latest on the nine Yankees who are on the injured list: Injury: Right lat strain. Status: 60-day IL since March 24. Missed games: 101. Expected return: Late July or early August.