One of the many questions surrounding the New York Yankees as they slog through mid-August is the state of Luis Severino and his recent performances.

NEW YORK -- When Aaron Judge fractured his right wrist July 26, first place in the American League East was within striking distance and the fallback option of hosting the wild-card game seemed fairly secure for the New York Yankees.

NEW YORK -- If there was a bright spot for the New York Yankees on Wednesday, it was Miguel Andujar continuing his candidacy for the American League Rookie of the Year.

NEW YORK -- The season series between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays is even at six wins apiece, but when the teams get together, the outcome often is based on the venue.

NEW YORK -- The pitching matchup between aces Jacob deGrom and Luis Severino never materialized last month when the New York Mets visited the New York Yankees.

NEW YORK -- When Aaron Judge went down with a fractured hand two weeks ago, the New York Yankees appeared to own an easy solution in right field by starting Giancarlo Stanton there most of the time.

NEW YORK -- The home runs were flying out of Yankee Stadium at various distances and directions for the New York Yankees on Thursday.

CHICAGO -- Considering how much his team has been struggling of late, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has found himself searching for answers.

In what has been a slow rebuilding process, the Chicago White Sox have stressed patience, which requires its fair share of waiting for things to happen.

NEW YORK -- In games played in New York, the Baltimore Orioles are 5-1. Everywhere else, the Orioles are 27-73.

NEW YORK -- The sight of Aaron Judge wincing in pain after taking a fastball off his right wrist was enough to make New York Yankees fans cringe.

The New York Yankees have lost star outfielder Aaron Judge for three weeks due to a wrist injury.

NEW YORK -- When the New York Yankees take the field Friday night against the Kansas City Royals, star outfielder Aaron Judge will be on the disabled list.

NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees remain on the hunt for starting pitching in the great arms race between them and the Boston Red Sox.

NEW YORK -- Jacob deGrom said Friday that other things such as family matters keep him from turning on sports talk radio and reading stories about him possibly getting traded from the New York Mets.