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Yankees Reeling, Mets Slipping as Late-Inning Swings Recast September Races

Late-inning failures are forcing managers to reassess relief roles.

Sep 10, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler (17) reacts with third base coach Dusty Wathan (62) while running the bases on his home run against the New York Mets during the eighth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 10: Jose Berrios #17 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning of their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 10, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
Aug 26, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore (1) pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Yankees’ bullpen unraveled in back-to-back losses to the Tigers, a franchise first for allowing nine earned runs by relievers in two straight games, turning a 2-0 duel into an 11-1 rout a night after a 12-2 defeat.
  • Toronto followed a 10th-inning comeback and a 3-2 loss to Houston with a 6-0 shutout at Rogers Centre, trimming the Astros’ AL West lead to roughly a half-game after an early defensive misplay opened the door.
  • Blue Jays manager John Schneider said he is sticking with Jeff Hoffman as closer after the right-hander surrendered another late home run, his 15th allowed this season.
  • The Mets’ losing streak reached five with an 11-3 defeat in Philadelphia, cutting their NL Wild Card cushion to two games with roughly two weeks remaining.
  • Orioles rookie Samuel Basallo logged an 11th-inning walk-off on a crew-chief review that overturned a foul call to an RBI single after the ball touched a fielder in fair territory.