"With the Yankees having beat up on inferior opponents throughout the last few weeks of August, the start of September features their toughest remaining stretch of schedule. It begins with a three-game series against the Astros in Houston on Tuesday. The Yankees already lost 2-of-3 to their nemesis in the Bronx from Aug. 8-10, but the Bombers were in the midst of a months-long skid at that point."
"The Yankees have played much better since then, going 14-5 dating back to Aug. 11. No team has a better record over that period. While the Yankees lost to the lowly White Sox on Sunday, they won seven straight before that and entered Monday's off day just three games back of the Blue Jays in the American League East and in possession of the top Wild Card spot."
"There has been a narrative that the 2025 Yankees, 76-61 this season, capitalize against bad teams but have trouble against better teams. While that felt true throughout the club's annual summer swoon, their 37-37 overall record against .500-or-better teams was the 10th-best in baseball on Monday. Their 39-24 record against sub-.500 teams ranked sixth. Now the Yankees have a chance to put that narrative to rest, as more tough opponents will follow the Astros."
The Yankees held a 14-5 record since Aug. 11, the best in baseball over that span, after struggling earlier in the season and losing 2-of-3 to the Astros in early August. The club lost to the White Sox on Sunday but had a seven-game winning streak and entered Monday's off day three games behind the Blue Jays in the AL East while holding the top Wild Card spot. Many recent wins came against sub-.500 teams. The Yankees are 37-37 versus .500-or-better teams and 39-24 against sub-.500 teams. Upcoming opponents include the Astros, Blue Jays, Tigers, Red Sox, Twins, Orioles and White Sox.
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