The New York Yankees have lost yet another game; this time against the Tampa Bay Rays, and it is their fifth straight series loss. Once the best team in the MLB, the Yankees have had one of the worst records in the league over the last few weeks. As the team continues to struggle, they give every other American League East team an opportunity to pass them.
The Rays have now surpassed the Toronto Blue Jays and now hold second place in the AL East. The Yankees lead seemed unassailable for some time, but the team now looks beatable. A few months ago, it would seem impossible for the Yankees to be a wilcard team. It is a lot more plausible now.
This was a bad loss for a fanbase that has had a brutal past few weeks.
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The Yankees are talented across the board and even have a bonefide MVP candidate in Aaron Judge. It is hard to explain why this team is losing, and fans are desperate for a change.
After such an amazing start to the season, the New York Yankees have fallen back to Earth in remarkable fashion.
Even the most ardent fans can only take so much losing before frustrations begin to boil over.
The New York Yankees never expected to be in this situation. At one point in the season, they looked unbeatable. Now they look like yet another team that can't live up to expectations.
With this year's trade deadline in the past, the only avenue the Yankees have towards improving their lineup is from their pool of prospects. At this point, the team may as well give them a shot.
Injuries, notably to Giancarlo Stanton, have had a huge impact on the New York Yankees offense.
Watching the games is no longer a pleasure but a lesson in pain for many Yankees fans. The quality of the team is simply not enjoyable to watch right now. After only scoring one run in the last three games, it is hard to blame these fans.
The loss to the Tampa Bay Rays will hopefully be rock-bottom for the Yankees as they prepare for their postseason push.
New York Yankees will look to enter the playoffs with momentum
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The Yankees cannot afford to go into October playing the way they are currently playing. After losing five straight series', the team is desperate to improve.
Out of that desperation, they may find abilities that will serve them well. If they cannot, it will be yet another disappointing October.