Rays and Red Sox suffer losses as Yankees struggle against Blue Jays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Yankees faced the Blue Jays in Toronto on August 14, 2026, losing the game 3-1. Despite their defeat, the Yankees did not lose ground in the standings. The Rays attempted a late comeback against the Orioles but fell short, ending their nine-game winning streak, with a final score of 6-5. The Red Sox also lost to the Pirates 8-4, preventing them from closing the gap with the Yankees. The standings remain tight as teams vie for playoff positions.
- •Yankees lose to Blue Jays 3-1 in Toronto.
- •Rays lose to Orioles 6-5, ending nine-game winning streak.
- •Red Sox fall to Pirates 8-4, maintaining their position behind Yankees.
- •Rays still 6.5 games ahead of Yankees in standings.
- •Orioles close in on Wild Card race with win.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays and Red Sox both take losses
"The Yankees lost on Friday, but it didn’t cost them ground in the standings.
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