MLB Power Rankings: Yankees Fall as Phillies Hold the Top Spot

The New York Yankees are in a free fall, with their recent struggles causing them to plummet in the standings. After not winning a series in their last seven tries, the Yankees have fallen from first place in the American League East to three games behind the Baltimore Orioles. In USA TODAY Sports’ power rankings, they have dropped from No. 1 to No. 5 in less than a month.

Their latest setback came Sunday night when they lost a second consecutive series to the Boston Red Sox, leaving them just 4 ½ games ahead of their resurgent rivals. The Yankees have failed to win consecutive games since June 12, and now they have just one week to turn things around before the All-Star break.

The team’s struggles have raised questions about how far they will fall and what changes they may need to make before the trade deadline. With the pressure mounting, the Yankees will need to regroup quickly if they hope to salvage their season. Stay tuned for updates on their progress as the trade deadline approaches.