Yankees Lose 12-5 to Phillies Amid Defensive, Bullpen Struggles

The New York Yankees continue to struggle despite a recent major trade aimed at strengthening their lineup, notably with the arrival of new third baseman Ryan McMahon. In a 12-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees' defense faltered with two critical errors and their bullpen surrendered 10 runs over the last three innings. The Phillies capitalized on a key error by first baseman Paul Goldschmidt during a go-ahead rally, followed by J.T. Realmuto's three-run homer that widened the lead. Although the Yankees managed solo home runs from Cody Bellinger, Austin Wells, and Anthony Volpe, as well as a sacrifice fly by Aaron Judge, they could not overcome the deficit. Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged defensive issues both at home and on the road, emphasizing the need for bullpen improvements ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. The defeat leaves the Yankees 5 ¹/₂ games behind the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining consistency and defensive reliability.