As Yankees try to lock up playoff spot, these X-factors will define second half of season

As the Yankees arrive at Colorado to start MLB’s unofficial second half, they’ll have a new hitting coach and one unwelcome addition – a sponsored patch on their uniform sleeves. Yes, even the Yankees have adopted the your-ad-here model, coming soon to the traditional pinstripes. Before the organization turns Yankee Stadium into the world’s largest bingo hall this October to fill empty seats, the chance to turn things around begins now. Here are a few items as the Yankees' resume play Friday night against the Rockies: Aaron Judge hasn’t played...