- Yankees have been roller-coastering all season — scorching 7-1 start, big slumps, then dramatic recent finishes (including an Aaron Judge walk-off and a ninth-inning comeback).
- Pitching help is arriving: Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón have returned to the rotation and Max Fried is expected back later, which could stabilize the staff.
- Yankees are -140 to win the AL East; critics note the Rays have won a lot of one‑run games and have a weaker run differential, so the Yankees might be due to overtake them.
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