The Yankees beat up on the Red Sox to increase their division lead
After losing five of seven, the Yankees have now won six straight to improve to 16-6 with an important series over the next three days against the Rays. Here are 10 thoughts on the Yankees.
Three-game series this week against Rays could determine division
If the Yankees’ winning streak continues against the Rays, the division will be over with 35 games left to play.
The Yankees have screwed up nearly every injury diagnosis for more than two years
Despite extra rest, scheduled off days and load management, the Yankees’ everyday players are still getting hurt and still being placed on the injured list.
The Yankees' right fielder might be hurt or he not be
Aaron Boone might have outright lied as Yankees manager to the fans and media.
The Yankees' most important player might be injured or the manager might by lying
The Yankees are off on Thursday before having the chance to further embarrass the Red Sox this season. But the Yankees might have to do so without their most important player as Aaron Judge is once again hurt.
The Yankees manager nearly blew an eight-run lead for his team
Even in a game in which the Yankees led by eight runs, Aaron Boone finds a way to frustrate Yankees fans.
The Yankees have lost five of their last seven games
The Yankees weren’t a lot of fun to watch this past week, losing five of their last seven games.
The Yankees lost three of four to their only division competition
It was a bad weekend for the Yankees against their only competition in the AL East, and it proved the Yankees need to avoid playing as many as games as possible at Tropicana Field in October.
The Yankees' "outfielder" is expected to land on the injured list
Giancarlo Stanton is expected to land on the injured list with a hamstring injury after playing in only 14 games this season.
Yankees' lack of situational hitting cost them a win in Tampa
The Yankees lost 1-0 in Tampa because of their offense and its lack of situational hitting.