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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees reacts during his at bat against the San Diego Padres at Yankee Stadium on May 06, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees hosted the Texas Rangers for the first game of their series in the Bronx.
The Yankees won by a score of 7-4.
Paul Goldschmidt had two hits with one home run.
Yankees Star Goldschmidt Made History
GettyPaul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees connects for his eighth inning double RBI single against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on May 03, 2026 in New York City.
Goldschmidt also made MLB history by moving up on the all-time home runs list.
@RobBballHistory wrote: “Paul Goldschmidt hit his 374th career HR, tying Manny Machado and Rocky Colavito for 82nd on the All Time HR list.”
Paul Goldschmidt hit his 374th career HR, tying Manny Machado and Rocky Colavito for 82nd on the All Time HR list.
Goldschmidt is no longer in his prime at 38.
That said, the former MVP is still a serviceable player for the Yankees who is coming off a season where he batted .274 with ten home runs and 45 RBI’s in 146 games.
Ryan Garcia of Empire Sports Media wrote: “Paul Goldschmidt is an excellent bench piece to have. Doesn’t complain about playing time, the underlying data is still strong, and he’s a good defender at his position still. Depth we usually do not have on offense.”
GettyPaul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees in action during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on September 27, 2025 in New York City.
Goldschmidt’s MLB Career
Goldschmidt was picked in the eighth round of the 2009 MLB Draft.
He spent the first eight years of his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks, making six straight All-Star Games (2013-18).
With the Diamondbacks, Goldschmidt batted .297 over 1,092 games.
GettyPaul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves during a Grapefruit League spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 26, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
Following the Diamondbacks, Goldschmidt spent six years with the St. Louis Cardinals.
He made one more All-Star Game (and won the 2022 MVP Award).
The potential Hall of Famer is missing a World Series Championship (which could be possible with the Yankees).
Yankees Right Now
GettyPaul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees at bat with a torpedo bat against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on March 27, 2025 in New York City. New York Yankees defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2.
The Yankees have been rolling, as they have won 15 out of their last 17 games.
Right now, they are the first-place team in the American League East with a 25-11 record in 36 games.
At home, the Yankees are an outstanding 13-5 in the 18 games they have played in the Bronx.
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