Yankees Report Card: Grading the defense halfway through the 2026 MLB season

The high-profile gaffes influence the optics, but the Yanks generally get the job done

6/30/2026, 1:30 PM
Jun 17, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder José Caballero (72) and center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) at Yankee Stadium. / Wendell Cruz - Imagn Images
Jun 17, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder José Caballero (72) and center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) at Yankee Stadium. / Wendell Cruz - Imagn Images
May 2, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
May 2, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Sep 19, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) runs off of the field before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. / Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Sep 19, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) runs off of the field before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. / Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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