Bullpen Issues Plague Yankees, Red Sox, Mets

Both the Yankees and Red Sox experienced bullpen collapses that significantly impacted their standings and playoff hopes. The Yankees' bullpen held strong until the 12th inning, where they allowed six runs, resulting in a 9-5 loss to the Guardians and dropping them out of first place in the AL East. Similarly, the Red Sox bullpen faltered once again, blowing a late lead and losing 5-4 to the Astros, pushing them further from a wild card spot. The Mets also struggled with bullpen issues, as evidenced by their 3-2 loss to the Marlins, despite recent acquisitions aimed at bolstering their relief pitching. These bullpen struggles highlight a critical area of concern for all three teams as they aim to secure playoff positions.