The Latest Breaking News from Zack Britton

Up until Wednesday, the Mets had avoided the worst. The pitching depth had taken a few hits over the last two weeks but the Mets were still in a position to be able to withstand the losses. But losing the best closer in baseball is a different story.

New York is reportedly exploring the addition of the former Yankees and Orioles standout.

NEW YORK — The Yankees got three home runs Saturday to beat the Red Sox, 7-5, at Yankee Stadium, but the sold-out crowd of 47,611 left the ballpark disappointed. For the fourth straight game, slugger Aaron Judge did not hit a home run, remaining one away from tying the 61-year-old…

Zack Britton said he is ready.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Andrew Benintendi was diagnosed with a broken hook of the hamate bone. The Yankees left fielder is not ready to rule out a comeback before the end of the season, but the typical rehab for baseball players with this is at least three to four weeks…

NEW YORK — Giancarlo Stanton took live batting practice against Luis Severino on Tuesday afternoon. He also ran the bases. The Yankees slugger then went out to the bullpen to track pitches. These were the final hurdles for Stanton before he can come off the injured list and rejoin the…

There hasn’t been much to fret about on 161st Street in the Bronx this summer. The Yankees have already run away with the division lead while employing the likely MVP and one of the league’s best pitching staffs.

NEW YORK — The Yankees and Red Sox will have to wait an extra day to renew their pleasantries.

Zack Britton’s four-word tweet on Sunday said enough.