For portions of the past two months following losses, personnel on the New York Yankees have spoken to the media and stated their belief in the talent on the roster.

Things are getting tense in the Bronx. The New York Yankees came into Sunday's affair against Houston with a 62-55 record and third place in the American League East. The Yankees and Houston Astros were playing the rubber game of a three-game series, but overall, New York lost six out of their last ten games.

The New York Yankees' once-promising season is ripping apart at the seams and Sunday did little to rectify that trend, as manager Aaron Boone was tossed in the third inning of a 7-1 loss against the Houston Astros for arguing balls and strikes.

In honoring the 25th anniversary of their 2000 World Series team, the Yankees are also hosting the traditional Old-Timers’ Day baseball game.

Former New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera plays during the first inning of the Yankees Old-Timers' Day Game before a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera tore an Achilles tendon while going after a flyball at the New York Yankees' Old-Timers’ Day game on Saturday and needs surgery.