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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 07: New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman speaks during a news conference on August 7, 2016 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the New York Yankees opened up their series with the Athletics in California.
The Yankees won by a score of 8-2.
Paul Goldschmidt finished with one home run (and three RBI’s).
Jeff Quagliata of YES Network wrote: “Paul Goldschmidt with his 378th career homer which passes Norm Cash and Jeff Kent and tied Manny Machado and Matt Williams for 78th all-time.”
Paul Goldschmidt with his 378th career homer which passes Norm Cash and Jeff Kent and tied Manny Machado and Matt Williams for 78th all-time.
Yankees Signing Looks Genius
GettyAaron Judge #99 congratulates Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees after he hit a home run against the Athletics in the first inning at Sutter Health Park on May 29, 2026 in Sacramento, California.
Goldschmidt is in the middle of his second year with the Yankees.
At 38, he has still been a very valuable player.
The former MVP is currently batting .262 with 27 hits, six home runs, 18 RBI’s and 18 runs in 32 games.
It’s worth noting that the Yankees signed Goldschmidt to a modest one-year, $4 million contract over the offseason.
Paul Goldschmidt’s one-year contract is worth $4 million plus $2 million in incentives based on how many plate appearances he has, per @Joelsherman1
Goldschmidt reportedly could have gotten more elsewhere, but he wanted to stay with the Yankees
Before the Yankees, Goldschmidt had stints with the Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals.
The seven-time MLB All-Star is in the middle of his 16th season.
Social Media Reacts To Goldschmidt’s Play
GettyPaul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees celebrates after scoring in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Here’s what people have been saying about Goldschmidt:
@JosephEsposito0: “Paul Goldschmidt this season: .273 AVG .368 OBP .535 SLG .903 OPS 146 wRC+ UNC STILL GOT IT.”
@_yankeesource: “PAUL GOLDSCHMIDT WITH A THREE-RUN HOME RUN (6) TO LEFT-CENTER FIELD TO EXTEND THE YANKEES LEAD TO 4-0 IN THE T1ST! HR Distance: 380ft Exit Velocity: 99.5 MPH Launch Angle: 38 degrees”
@TallDPD: “Paul Goldschmidt doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. Been a beast this year.”
@RyanMorik: “If Paul Goldschmidt keeps this up the Yankees have a real decision to make with Giancarlo Stanton. And no, Ben Rice isn’t catching.”
@yankeestruther: “Paul Goldschmidt has produced more WAR than Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in 24 less games”
Yankees Right Now
GettyBen Rice #22 of the New York Yankees reacts after he hit a home run against the Athletics in the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park on May 29, 2026 in Sacramento, California.
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with a 35-22 record in 57 games.
They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 18-13 in 31 games on the road).
Following two more games with the Athletics, the Yankees will host the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar