Yankees lineup plans for 2026 already shifting with Ben Rice’s breakout originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Remember when everyone was worried about Ben Rice’s role once Giancarlo Stanton came off the injured list? Seems like ages ago, because right now, Rice is critical to the Yankees' lineup.

Ben Rice vs Paul Goldschmidt: Who Should Be the Yankees' Starting 1B originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Yankees continue to struggle, Manager Aaron Boone has been searching for a consistent, winning formula. Part of that equation is figuring out who should play first base, Paul Goldschmidt or Ben Rice?

Ben Rice homered and tied a career high with seven RBIs, Aaron Judge also went deep in his first multi-hit game since the All-Star break and the New York Yankees beat the St.