Yankees Face Tough Downturn After Historic Marlins Sweep and Internal Reflection

The New York Yankees have experienced a significant decline in performance since the All-Star break, dropping below their longstanding rival, the Boston Red Sox. Facing a tough three-game series against the Miami Marlins, Yankees manager Aaron Boone took responsibility for the team's struggles, acknowledging that they should be performing better. The Yankees faced their worst week in recent memory, marked by costly fielding errors and strategic mistakes. In the series opener, they squandered a sizable 6-0 and 9-4 leads, ultimately losing 13-12 amid defensive lapses, including a critical error by right fielder Jose Caballero. The team continued to falter in subsequent games, suffering a 3-7 loss in the third contest and being swept from the series—a first in Marlins' history. Notably, errors like Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s missed catch that resulted in a double play significantly contributed to their defeat. Despite acquiring new pitchers—Jake Bird, David Bednar, and Camilo Doval—the bullpen struggled to contain the Marlins' offense. Bird allowed a home run, and Bednar, who pitched 1.2 innings, permitted a home run and four hits, with Doval giving up three runs in just 0.1 inning. The ...