New York Yankees right-handed reliever Jake Cousins hasn't pitched at the major league level this season as he recovers from a flexor strain in his elbow. Cousins opened the season on the 60-day injured list, and recently went on a rehab assignment as he worked his way back to the major leagues.

The Los Angeles Dodgers not only clinched the series win over the New York Yankees on Saturday night, they also handed the visiting Yanks one of their worst losses in franchise history. Coming off an 8-5 win in the opener of the 2024 World Series rematch on Friday, the Dodgers on Saturday ritually dismantled the Yankees 18-2 .

The injury bug continued to bite the New York Yankees on Thursday, as an infielder who missed the whole month of May was held out of the lineup again.

The 32-year-old pitcher, a veteran of seven major league games, was cut in spring training and released Tuesday by the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate.

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Clubs with some of the lowest payrolls in MLB also received some of the fewest votes on The Athletic's recent poll about which teams have bad reputations among players.

The New York Yankees have succeeded without one of the best pitchers in baseball this season, but should be careful at the trade deadline.

Max Muncy hit two three-run homers and tied his career high with seven RBIs, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers rout Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees 18-2 on Saturday.