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Power Surges and Slumps Reshape Phillies, Yankees and Mets

Each club’s recent performance swings have dramatically altered their postseason trajectories.

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Aug 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) hits a home run against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 05: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees runs on the field before the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 05, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

Overview

  • The Phillies dropped their finale to the Orioles before a 10-game road trip, maintaining a 2½-game NL East lead but still searching for wins away from Citizens Bank Park.
  • Philadelphia’s roster could look notably different upon their return, with Alec Bohm and Aaron Nola closing in on injury returns while José Alvarado nears the end of his suspension and David Robertson readies for bullpen duty.
  • The Yankees have lost all five games since the trade deadline and remain 0-6 in road extra-innings, shrinking their American League Wild Card lead to a half-game over the Rangers.
  • Aaron Judge returned as designated hitter without issue and relievers Fernando Cruz and Ryan Yarbrough are completing final rehab sessions ahead of their pitching returns.
  • The Mets were swept by the Guardians as their offense managed just one hit after the fourth inning, extending their 18–27 slump since June 12 and cutting their first-round bye odds to below 10%.