What happened: The New York Yankees were swept by the Sox in their latest series, part of a three-game losing stretch that dented their early-season momentum. Meanwhile, Junior Caminero officially committed to the 2026 Home Run Derby and has begun preparing for the event.
Why it matters: The sweep leaves the Yankees at 16-14, and the skid tested a club that had been leaning on its run prevention — New York is allowing just 4.0 runs per game while scoring 4.9. The Derby news adds star power to All-Star week, with Caminero having been the first player to join the 2026 Derby field amid a torrid home run stretch.
By the numbers: Yankees: 16-14 this season, last five games WLLLL, scoring 4.9 runs per game and allowing 4.0. New York snapped the slide with a 5-2 win over Minnesota, its biggest win of the season coming 15-1 at Kansas City on May 27.
What to watch: The Yankees will try to build on their bounce-back 5-2 victory and stack wins before the All-Star break, while the Home Run Derby field continues to fill out around Caminero.