Three keys to the recovery season

Here are three keys for the Yankees as they enter the second half of the season against the Red Sox on Thursday night.

1. Play up to their attacking potential

Aaron Boone reiterated his confidence in his training as they have recorded big numbers in the past. It’s time for them to show they can start over instead of relying on old results, especially with Gleyber Torres and Luke Voit struggling to get started. A better situational strike would also give the Yankees a boost from their 20th-place offense (4.16 points per game).

2. Get Aroldis Chapman Right

The closest to the Yankees entered the break as an All-Star, but certainly wasn’t pitching as such. He lost his responsibilities in the ninth inning after allowing 14 earned runs in 5 ² / ₃ of innings. Boone wanted to find him low-leverage positions before the break to solve his problems, but Chapman only got one. The Yankees need Chapman in the first two months (0.45 ERA) if they are to go anywhere.

3. Look after the affairs of the division

In the first half, the Yankees were 17-24 against their opponents AL East, holding only one record of victories against the Orioles (6-4). They have a lot of ground to catch up to catch up with the Red Sox and Rays, and with 26 combined games remaining against these two teams, and the Blue Jays (currently tied for third), these are taking double the weight.