Yankees Begin Royals Series Amid All-Star Buzz

The New York Yankees are starting a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals after losing two of three to the Boston Red Sox, who are adjusting their lineup due to injuries. Yankees star Aaron Judge leads All-Star voting, boasting a league-best .396 batting average and a strong home run tally, while the team is tied with the Dodgers for the most home runs in MLB at 101. Pitchers Carlos Rodón and Max Fried are also expected to represent the Yankees in the All-Star lineup due to their strong performances. Giancarlo Stanton is beginning a minor league rehab assignment after missing the season's start with elbow tendinitis, and Anthony Volpe is managing elbow swelling with a possible return soon. The summary no longer includes updates on the Mets or detailed Red Sox lineup changes. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies are set to welcome back Zack Wheeler as they aim to recover from their recent losing streak.