On March 12, 2020, MLB announced that because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the start of the regular season would be delayed by at least two weeks in addition to the remainder of spring training being cancelled.

[2] Four days later, it was announced that the start of the season would be pushed back indefinitely due to the recommendation made by the CDC regarding large public events.

While facing the Toronto Blue Jays in the last game of a three-game series, they hit five home runs in one inning (the fourth), tying an MLB record.

They are the first pair of teammates to lead MLB in batting average and home runs since Hank Aaron (.355) and Eddie Mathews (46 HR) for the 1959 Milwaukee Braves.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole made his debut for his new team after his offseason signing where he departed from the Houston Astros.

[11] Yankees all-star slugger Giancarlo Stanton started the season hot with three RBIs as well as a two-run home run in the first inning off opposing ace Matt Scherzer.

Yankees pitcher Jonathan Loáisiga recorded his first start of the season, however long time reliever Chad Green was rewarded the win thanks to two late game home runs from Luke Voit and Gleyber Torres.

[15] Game two had a very similar result as the Yankees won 5-2 off of an Aaron Judge solo HR and a Gio Urshela grand slam.

The Yankees were slated to play the Phillies earlier this season, so this four-game-series was a make up from the missed series before.

Gerrit Cole started the first game of the doubleheader but ultimately received a no-decision which snapped a 20-game win streak dating back to the previous season.

[20] The Yankees lost the final game of the season 4-3 due to a Michael Perez walk off single in the bottom of the 9th.

It was also announced that Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is expected to miss 3–4 weeks due to a hamstring injury.

The Yankees won four straight against the Red Sox and were now riding a six-game win streak through the middle stages of August.

[30] The Yankees suffered a similar result in the second game, losing 2–1, earning reliever Chad Green his first loss of the season.

The two consecutive losses to start the series gave the Yankees their longest losing streak of the season at seven games.

The Rays took game one of the three-game series by a score of 5-3 and handed Gerrit Cole his second straight loss, putting him at 4–2 on the season.

Luke Voit provided a bright spot in this game, hitting his 13th home run and tying him for the major league lead.

DJ LeMahieu roped two home runs and Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka notched his first win of the season.

Closer Aroldis Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball at Rays hitter Michael Brosseau at the end of this game as well, inciting both teams' benches to clear.

Mets slugger Pete Alonso hit a home run in the bottom of the 10th inning, which handed the Yankees a 9–7 loss.

Both Miguel Andújar and Clint Frazier had clutch hits in the final inning of the first game to secure the win.

The Blue Jays held a one-game advantage over the Yankees in the AL East, and were making a playoff run through the dog days of the season.

Game 2 in the series featured a lot less offense from both teams, however the Yankees dropped this one as well by a score of 2-1 and extending their five-game losing streak.

With a lot of playoff implications on the line, the Yankees completed back-to-back sweeps, beating the Jays substantially in all three series games.

Both DJ LeMahieu and Luke Voit carried the offense with addition to a five-RBI performance by catcher Kyle Higashioka.

Completing the series sweep put the Yankees on an eight-game winning streak and ahead of the Blue Jays in their division.

The Red Sox had been very successful in the past couple years, but now sat at the bottom of the AL East with a 19–32 record.

Game one of the series was a positive sign for the Yankees as their two all-stars Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton were back from injury.

Luke Voit powered his league leading 22nd home run and DJ LeMahieu continued to impress with a four hit night and a .359 batting average overall.

TMR estimated that the New York Yankees lost $437 million in revenue as a result of not having fans attend games.