The New York Yankees Suffer Through Eight Consecutive Losses, Worst Streak Since 1995.
The New York Yankees are currently on a losing streak unlike any other since 1995. They've lost eight games in a row, making them the longest losing team since that time. This season, they're at a dismal 60-64, and they've found themselves at the bottom of the pile when it comes to the American League East, trailing the Baltimore Orioles by 17 games.
Things have only gotten worse for the Yankees since their key player, Aaron Judge, injured his toe in June. Judge got hurt after colliding into the outfield wall at Dodger Stadium. Since then, the team has been struggling with a whopping 24-39 record. Their inability to score runs has been a persistent issue all season. They've managed to have some promising moments, such as when Gerrit Cole, their ace pitcher, had an amazing streak with 10 wins, 4 losses, an ERA of 3.03, and a WHIP of 1.07. Unfortunately, the rest of their starting pitching has been a disaster. Domingo German, for instance, had a crystal clear game, but then packed his bags to enter a rehab facility over alcohol abuse.
The Yankees could have potentially fixed some of their problems by making trades during the trade deadline in late July. But, their general manager, Brian Cashman, decided not to do so, while other teams were making big moves to increase their chances of winning the World Series. The Toronto Blue Jays fortified their bullpen with some serious players, the Houston Astros welcomed back Justin Verlander, the former Cy Young winner, and the Texas Rangers obtained Max Scherzer in a surprising move from the New York Mets.
The Yankees faced the Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves during their eight-game losing streak. They were humiliatingly swept by both teams, and the beating got even worse for them during their three-game series with the Red Sox. They now have the second-lowest batting average in the MLB at only .230, hardly a generous offering for the "Bronx Bombers" name.
The Yankees held a rare team meeting after six straight losses, but it didn't help much. Their losing streak has now extended to eight games. The team's struggle has brought back memories of their 1995 days when they last experienced such a slump under Buck Showalter. They almost lost the entire season as they were on the verge of their first losing record since 1992, when they managed a meager 76-86.
The infielder, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, admitted, "We've got to figure out a way to play better." Manager Aaron Boone is also optimistic that they can turn things around. He promises, "We've got to be unbelievable the rest of the way."
The Yankees plan on breaking their losing streak against the Washington Nationals in a three-game series beginning on Tuesday. Their struggling starter, Carlos Rodon, is back on the mound after being out for two weeks with a hamstring injury. They also have a long 10-game road trip coming up, starting with trips to the Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, and Astros.
As for Brian Cashman, he has been the general manager of the Yankees for 25 years. The team has only won once under his leadership in the 2009 World Series. However, the Yankees continue to place Cashman in a special position of lifetime status. George "The Boss" Steinbrenner, the man with the reputation of firing staff and managers at will, would have definitely pushed Cashman out. But the current team leader, Hal Steinbrenner, prefers to run his franchise as a profitable business and seems less interested in the Yankees' performance in the last 23 years. The team's current performance may have people speculating about a change, but Cashman remains firm.
The days of Aaron Boone may be numbered. His epic moment in the 2003 ALCS when he hit a walk-off home run against the Red Sox as a third baseman may soon be a distant memory. Boone came onto the team in 2018 as a replacement for Joe Girardi. The Yankees managed to capture two AL East titles under his management, but sadly, no World Series wins. The Houston Astros eliminated them twice, including a pure sweep last season.
Cashman has been with the team for 25 years, but his record is pretty weak. The team won a World Series under him once, and the Yankees currently look defined by their lackluster performance. The Yankees have become worth $7.1 billion, according to Forbes, meaning they're highly profitable. If market performance was a beacon, Cashman would likely remain. However, the games themselves have been unforgivingly poor, making fans question the overall efficiency of his 25-year tenure. Will they survive the onslaught and continue? Or will the time finally come for a shake-up in leadership?
Boone receives a lot of notice for his disagreements with home-plate umpires. In today's world of immediate video replays, Boone gets even more enraged when an umpire makes an error. The first time Boone had a heated exchange with an umpire was in 2019 during the infamous "f**king savages" debate. This incident attracted national attention and displayed his commitment to defending his players.
Yet, Boone's constant rebukes of umpires have grown stale and his actions now serve as clickbait on social media. Some fans and previous players think Boone's relentless criticisms of umpires hurt the Yankees in the long run.
There's a strong possibility Cashman will remain with the team, but Boone may be let go. Someone needs to be held responsible for the Yankees' downfall, even though Cashman is the one who created a team comprised of overpaid veterans and an injured pitching staff.
The only way Boone can save his job is by experiencing a spectacular comeback in the final 38 games.
Lunar Shots in the Futures Industry
As the playoffs are out of reach, this moment allows us to watch the team's emerging stars and showcase minor league prospects, such as infielder Oswald Peraza, outfielder Everson Pereira, and catcher Austin Wells.
The Yankees called Peraza and Pereira up to the majors on Monday, and they also promoted Jasson "The Martian" Dominguez from Double-A to their Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
FanGraphs forecasts the Yankees have a 0.5% chance of making the playoffs. If you believe the Yankees have a shot at a playoff spot, then there's a Brooklyn bridge I'd like to sell you.
The Yankees are +3000 odds to make it to the playoffs, according to a DraftKings prop bet. They are -20000 odds to miss the playoffs.
Before the season started, the Yankees were second co-favorites to win the 2023 World Series at +750 odds. The Yankees are now an astronomical long shot to win the World Series at +40000 odds. They're also a long shot to win the AL pennant at +25000 odds.
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