One of the happiest moments was in Los Angeles Angels outfielder Eric Young Jr.'s life came during his cup of coffee with the Yankees late last season.
Shortly after joining the club in an Aug. 31, trade, the Yankees were in Baltimore for a Labor Day weekend series when the New Brunswick native and Piscataway High alum learned he was going to be a first-time father.
Yankees' lead in AL East is up to three games after they took two of three from the second-place Boston Red Sox this week at Yankee Stadium.