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Yankees face pressure as Red Sox close gap in AL East standings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:48 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Yankees face pressure as Red Sox close gap in AL East standings

Summary

The New York Yankees are currently second in the American League East with a record of 67-52, just six games behind the Tampa Bay Rays. Following injuries to key players Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, the Yankees have struggled, going 40-40 in their last 80 games. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox have surged into contention, now only three games behind the Yankees, having outscored opponents since June 25. MLB writer Zachary D. Rymer predicts the Red Sox may finish ahead of the Yankees if they maintain their current performance. The two teams will meet again for a four-game series at Yankee Stadium from August 28-30.

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•Yankees hold a 67-52 record, trailing Rays by six games.
•Red Sox reduced the gap to three games behind the Yankees.
•New York's offense has struggled without Judge and Bellinger.
•Boston's recent success attributed to solid pitching and offense.
•Final series of the season between Yankees and Red Sox scheduled for late August.

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11:48 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Given Concerning Red Sox Prediction

What they're saying

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The 2026 MLB season has been a very interesting one for the New York Yankees, especially over the last few months.After getting off to a solid start, New York lost star Aaron Judge to injury, and he’s been out for months now. Without Judge in the lineup, the Yankees have struggled to maintain the same […] The post New York Yankees Given Concerning Red Sox Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.
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