Ben Rice’s recent struggles at the plate continue, with coverage from outlets noting that he is not producing like earlier in the season. The reports frame the slump as occurring at an inopportune time for the Yankees, when consistent offense is needed.

Both sources focus on Rice’s performance but do so without broader specifics on statistics or causes. They instead emphasize the timing of his decline relative to how he hit earlier this season, suggesting a drop from prior form. The difference across outlets is primarily in presentation: both align on the central point that Rice’s batting output has fallen, while neither source adds substantially different contextual reporting.

Overall, the coverage treats the issue as a short-term performance concern for the Yankees rather than as part of a confirmed longer-term change. The articles keep attention on Rice’s ongoing challenges rather than detailing immediate adjustments or verified underlying explanations.