Hey Yankees fans,
This second half of the season has been rough. The Yankees went from looking like a playoff lock to fighting just to stay in the race. Between a losing streak, bullpen meltdowns, injuries, and a bunch of new faces after the trade deadline, there’s a lot going on. Here’s where things stand.
The Yankees have hit a major skid—20 wins and 31 losses since mid-June. That’s dropped them to third in the AL East, and they’re running out of time to turn it around. The starting pitching hasn’t been helping much. Max Fried was supposed to be the big arm to lead the rotation, but he’s been shaky in his last seven starts, giving up big hits early— Carlos Rodón hasn’t been sharp either, and it’s putting pressure on the offense to play catch-up almost every night.
The offense? Way too home-run heavy. If the ball’s not leaving the park, the runs just aren’t coming. In their latest loss, they managed only three hits and one run. No small-ball, no moving runners over—just empty at-bats.
The bullpen is another problem. Devin Williams, who was supposed to lock down the ninth, has been struggling big time—giving up runs in six of his last eight games. Aaron Boone is already hinting at using him in less stressful spots. Not what you want from your closer during a playoff push.
Injuries are piling up too. Amed Rosario, picked up right before the trade deadline, is already on the IL after crashing into the wall and hurting his shoulder area. Austin Slater, another deadline move, is out with a hamstring strain. Both were brought in to help the lineup, but now they’re watching from the sidelines.
The deadline itself was wild. Brian Cashman brought in relievers David Bednar, Camilo Doval, and Jake Bird, plus Ryan McMahon, José Caballero, Rosario, and Slater for more depth. Stroman was released, Luis Gil had made his come back, and there’s been a lot of movement between Triple-A and the big league roster.
The Yankees’ defense has been a mess lately, and before you AV slanders say anything it’s not just Anthony Volpe. Sure, Volpe’s 15 errors lead the team and put him near the top of the league, but he’s not the only one having trouble. These aren’t just harmless mistakes, either. They’re turning into extra outs for opponents, more pitches for our pitchers, and runs we can’t afford to give away. When the Yankees play clean defense, they win. But when the errors show up, so do the losses—and the numbers back it up.
A lot of these mistakes come from rushing throws, miscommunication in the field, and trying to force plays that aren’t there. It’s frustrating to watch because it feels like the team is beating itself. If the Yankees want to keep their playoff hopes alive, they’ve got to slow the game down, make the routine plays, and cut the mental mistakes.
The Yankees have the Twins and Cardinals coming up—winnable games if they can finally find some consistency. But the clock is ticking. If they want October baseball, they need better pitching, more clutch hitting, and someone to step up in the bullpen—fast.
What do you think—are the Yankees just in a slump, or is this season slipping away? Reply and let me know. I’ll share some fan takes in next week’s Bronx Bomber Babe update.
Until next time,
The Bronx Bomber Babe
Sources
- ESPN – Yankees’ Recent Record and AL East Standings
https://www.espn.com/mlb/team/_/name/nyy/new-york-yankees - Reuters – Astros Jump on Max Fried Early, Put Away Yankees
https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/astros-jump-max-fried-early-put-away-yankees-2025-08-10 - Pinstripe Alley – Yankees’ Offense Struggles to Generate Runs Without Homers
https://www.pinstripealley.com - CBS Sports – Devin Williams’ Struggles Continue for Yankees
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/yankees-devin-williams-struggles-continue-friday - NY Post – Yankees’ Devin Williams May Be Moved Out of Closer Role
https://nypost.com/2025/08/06/sports/devin-williams-puts-yankees-bullpen-in-disarray-how-to-fix-it - NY Post – Amed Rosario to IL After Collision with Outfield Wall
https://nypost.com/2025/08/10/sports/yankees-lose-amed-rosario-to-il-after-he-crashes-into-outfield-wall - MLB.com – Austin Slater Injury Report
https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/transactions - Pinstripe Alley – Yankees’ Trade Deadline Additions Overview
https://www.pinstripealley.com/2025/8/1/24478418/yankees-mlb-trade-deadline-poll-fan-reaction-david-bednar-camilo-doval-jose-caballero-jake-bird - Reuters – Marcus Stroman Released Among Post-Deadline Moves
https://www.reuters.com/sports/yankees-release-rhp-marcus-stroman-among-post-deadline-moves-2025-08-01 - Fox Sports – Yankees Fielding Stats (Anthony Volpe 15 Errors)
https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/new-york-yankees-team-stats?category=fielding&season=2025&seasonType=reg&sort=f_e&sortOrder=desc
Bronx Bomber Babe 
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