New York Yankees icons Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez had harsh things to say about their old team, and manager Aaron Boone was left to defend himself.

Yankees legends Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez criticized the team's mental mistakes and lack of accountability as Aaron Boone responds to defend his players.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone says the team is facing a significant 'gut check' following 3-game sweep at hands of Marlins

The New York Yankees face the Texas Rangers in the opener of a 3-game set at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Monday.

Yankees: Max Fried (12-4, 2.62 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 125 strikeouts); Rangers: Patrick Corbin (6-7, 3.78 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 93 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -156, Rangers +131; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers host the New York Yankees aiming to extend a six-game home winning streak.

The New York Yankees have signed right-hander Kenta Maeda to a minor league deal. New York announced the move on Monday. The 37-year-old Maeda had been pitching for Triple-A Iowa, the top minor league affiliate for the Chicago Cubs,

The New York Yankees are reportedly discussing a "possible deal" with right-handed starting pitcher Kenta Maeda, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Kenta Maeda, who struggled in his recent tenure with the Detroit Tigers, has agreed to a minor league deal with the New York Yankees.