The New York Yankees experienced mixed results in recent games, splitting a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers and suffering a series loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Corey Seager's homer and Cody Bradford's strong pitching led the Rangers to a 9-4 victory in the second game, while the Yankees' Carlos Rodón excelled in the first game with an 8-0 win. Nestor Cortes continued to struggle, allowing six runs in 4.2 innings in a 9-4 loss to the Angels, raising concerns about his recent performance and the Yankees' rotation depth. Despite the losses, the Yankees remain tied with the Orioles for the best record in the AL East. Manager Aaron Boone remains optimistic about his team's potential despite the challenges. The Yankees are also awaiting the return of Clarke Schmidt, who is recovering from a lat injury, to bolster their rotation.