The New York Yankees got blanked by the Athletics on Saturday, losing 7-0 at home. There was a little bit of a heated moment between the two teams at the end of the seventh inning and the reasoning behind it is really hard to believe.

The Yankees (47-35) have lost 10 of their last 15, and their offense — or lack of it — has played a significant role in the slump.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Athletics vs. New York Yankees MLB game to be played on June 28, 2025 on ESPN.

Marcus Stroman lit up the Yankees, in the clubhouse and on the mound. Returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for 2 1/2 months, the 34-year-old right-hander resumed his pregame routine of lighting a scented candle in his stall Sunday morning to set the mood.

Marcus Stroman pitches 5.0 innings for Yankees in successful comeback from knee inflammation in start vs. Athletics

Marcus Stroman will be activated by the Yankees to start on Sunday after missing 2½ months with left knee inflammation.