The Boston Red Sox suffered a dramatic 11-8 defeat against the New York Yankees, marking their eighth consecutive game with a blown lead late in the contest, raising concerns over their struggling bullpen amid injuries. Despite offensive efforts, the Red Sox's starter Kutter Crawford's early exit forced manager Alex Cora to rely on a depleted relief corps. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles made moves to strengthen their roster ahead of the trade deadline, acquiring pitchers Seranthony Domínguez and Cristian Pache from the Phillies, while the Yankees face pressure to bolster their pitching staff after a concerning slide in performance. The Orioles are also seeking a new closer following Craig Kimbrel's recent struggles, as they aim to solidify their position in the AL East with a two-game lead over the Yankees. The trade landscape is heating up with both teams looking to improve their playoff prospects before the deadline. As teams jockey for position, the pressure mounts to make impactful trades to address glaring weaknesses.