For the first time in nearly 30 years, the New York Yankees are a .500 club this late into a baseball season.
Following a 5-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves, the Yankees stand at 60-60. The last time the Bronx Bombers were a .500 later in the year it was 1995. The difference between that team and this one is simple: the 1995 Yankees that were 61-61-1 in August eventually made it to the playoffs.
This year’s Yankees squad is falling further and further out of contention for playoffs.
Said Aaron Judge following the loss: “We’re not showing up. That’s what it comes down to, we’re not showing up when we need to.”
Aaron Judge believes that the Yankees' issues with execution is the cause of the team's struggles.#YANKSonYES pic.twitter.com/oQN81HN724
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) August 16, 2023
Should the Yankees lose on Wednesday, and get swept by Atlanta, it will be the first time since September 5, 1995 that the Yankees are under .500.
On Tuesday, the Yankees managed only one hit, a night after scoring only three runs on 11 hits. Right now it doesn’t seem to matter what offensive output the Yankees get, they aren’t scoring enough runs.
The Yankees are the first team in MLB history to record one hit or fewer while hitting into at least four double plays in a game
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) August 16, 2023
(via @CharlieRGa) pic.twitter.com/9GWi0ORtuw
Aaron Boone Comments
Boone credited pitcher Luis Severino with pitching with good stuff. “he had stuff tonight. He had his way a lot of the night. It looked like a hanging slider that they hit out of the ballpark. I thought he threw the ball well.”
“It sucks we are simply not playing well enough,” Boone continued.
Aaron Boone tells @M_Marakovits that he saw improvement in Luis Severino's outing against the Braves.#YANKSonYES pic.twitter.com/hrUMtQgDqC
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) August 16, 2023
Severino gave up five runs over four innings of work. All five runs were scored via the home run.
Marcel Ozuna hit a three-run homer for Atlanta in the bottom of the first inning to make it 3-0 Braves.
Ronald Acuna hit a two-run shot in the fourth to put Atlanta up 5-0.
The Yankees have lost eight of their last ten, including four in a row. In fact, since New York was a season-best 11 games over .500 following a series win over the Dodgers on June 4, the Yankees are 24-35. They now trail the wild card by 6.5 games.
9 New York Jets Game Day Gear Must Haves
Aaron Rodgers #8 White Legacy Vapor Fuse Jersey
These are the jerseys the team will be wearing on the field for the home opener on Monday night September 11th against Buffalo. An all-New York State matchup on 9/11, coupled with Arod’s debut against the cream of the crop in the AFC East. If there ever was a must have, this is it!
Mens and Womens Jets Onesie PJs
Come on now. These are friggin’ adorable! Remember confidence! Perfect for the late October, early November games and windy Met Life Stadium. Besides, you can rock them on Christmas morning and no one will bat an eye!
New York Jets Cornhole Set
Imagine you’re Aaron Rodgers, soft-tossing the pigskin to Brees Hall as he scampers into the endzone from 5 yards out for the touchdown! It takes just the right touch. Just like in Cornhole. You’ll be the envy of the parking lot with this baby’s herringbone design, and Jets monogrammed bags.
Jets Tailgate BBQ Set
Ya gotta eat right? With this grilling set, you will be set! Quality meets style here. So flip a burger, grab a dog, and even add a little seasoning to you meat, with matching salt and pepper shakers included!
Jets Personalized Credit Card USB Drive & Bottle Opener
Much like the team this upcoming season, this is the next level. It can fit in your wallet or money clip like a regular credit card but has a built-in USB driver with 32 gigs of storage. Perfect for many, many shots of Jets TDs stored from your phone in an instant! If that wasn’t all, it’s a bottle opener.
Jet's Logo Foam Football
A tailgate’s not a tailgate without one of these babies. Don’t be the jerk bringing the real pigskin to toss right through someone’s windshield. This upgrade from a NERF is made by Franklin, and it’s easily handled. So you can pretend your Aaron Rodgers, at least til you need to go grab another cold one.
Jets Customizable Cooler Backpack
Speaking of cold ones, you gotta get this for game day! Like to move around the stadium lot meeting and greeting all of you Jets brothers and sisters? Well, this is the perfect companion. Take your beverages with you, and it’s customizable, so you can put your name or even your dog’s name on it! Hey Rover, how bout another IPA?
Women's Stadium Friendly Jets Clear Purse
An absolute must have for any lady attending the game. How many of us fellas have had to walk wifey’s big ol bag back a mile to the car because it didn’t meet stadium policy? This is regulation and it’s also useful for when the game goes south, you can protest by putting a bag over your head, while still enjoying the action.
Please note that items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time we published this list. Have an idea for a fun theme for a gift idea list you’d like us to create? Drop us a line at shopping@bbgi.com.
