Author: Pete Caldera, NorthJersey.com

On their longest losing streak since 1995, the Yankees’ 6-5 defeat by the rival Red Sox contained a critical eighth-inning call that nullified a run.

The Yankees were shut out for the second straight night to fall to 60-61. They have not been under .500 this late in the season since 1995.

Adding another grim measure to the rinse-repeat cycle of Yankees losses, Tuesday’s loss to the Braves sunk New York to the .500 level after 120 games.

Yankees say veteran Anthony Rizzo is dealing with post-concussion syndrome resulting from collision with Padres’ Fernando Tatis, return date uncertain.

Sean Casey, 49, was a Reds teammate of Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who had input in the hiring for hitting coach.

The original Yankee Stadium opened 100 years ago this week, with Babe Ruth hitting a home run and the Yankees defeating the Red Sox, 4-1, before 65,000 fans.

The New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 Saturday, but not without controversy involving starting pitcher Domingo German.

A New York Yankees star and an enigma on and off the field, Joe Pepitone has died at age 82. The team made the announcement on Monday.

Entering his sixth season as Yankees manager, still in search of his first pennant, Aaron Boone addressed key issues facing his club as camp opens.

As good as GM Brian Cashman is at this card game, Aaron Judge has proven himself a shark – leaving the New York Yankees guessing if he’d really bolt.