Yankees face pressure as playoff race intensifies without Judge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The New York Yankees remain in playoff contention but are under increasing pressure after losing 1-0 to the Seattle Mariners. This game marked the Yankees' second shutout in a span of three days, highlighting struggles in a Judge-less lineup. Over 62 games without Aaron Judge, the Yankees have a record of 32-30. Yankees manager Aaron Boone emphasized the need for offensive improvement as they prepare for a weekend series against Toronto. The team currently holds the second-best record in the American League, despite trailing the AL East-leading Rays by 6.5 games.
- •Yankees lost 1-0 to Mariners on August 14.
- •The team has struggled to score runs in Judge's absence.
- •Yankees have a.500 record without Judge during 62 games.
- •They prepare for an important series against Toronto after a homestand.
- •AL East-leading Rays have a significant lead over the Yankees.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees pitchers under more pressure now as playoff race tightens
"The Yankees remain in playoff position, but another shutout underscores concerns about life without Aaron Judge.
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