The New York Yankees' season has hit a rough patch. The team has lost the American League East lead, and Aaron Boone could be to blame.

The Yankees are now one game back of the Blue Jays in the AL East. It was their first four-game sweep in Toronto in franchise history.

If the New York Yankees haven't hit rock bottom yet, they're awfully close. Back on June 22, the Yankees were 45-32 and firmly in first place in the AL East. Fast forward to the present day, where they're now 48-40 and two games back of the Toronto Blue Jays in the standings.

George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the AL East lead. Addison Barger had a solo homer among his three hits for Toronto.

After a four-game sweep at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge preached the need to not panic.

George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the American League East lead.