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Yankees’ Five-Game Skid Puts Postseason Hopes in Peril

New York’s bullpen misfires have combined with a stagnant lineup to leave them one loss away from dropping out of the wild-card spots.

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Aug 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Devin Williams (38) reacts during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: Devin Williams #38 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch during the eighth inning of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on May 02, 2025 in New York City.

Overview

  • The Yankees have lost five straight games, culminating in a 2–0 shutout by the Rangers in which New York managed just two hits.
  • Reliever Devin Williams has surrendered earned runs in four consecutive outings, increasing scrutiny on his late-inning reliability.
  • Manager Aaron Boone’s choice to stick with Williams in a scoreless tie despite having alternatives sparked criticism after back-to-back bullpen failures.
  • Rangers ace Nathan Eovaldi delivered eight shutout innings, leaving Texas one win away from overtaking the Yankees in the wild-card standings.
  • The Astros bolstered their rotation depth by adding pitching prospect AJ Blubaugh to their Miami taxi squad ahead of their series against the Marlins.