Pedro Martinez reacts to Yankees’ skid with message after fifth straight loss

Pedro Martinez reacts to Yankees skid with message after fifth straight loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports.The Yankees freefall is the headline of baseball right now, so it is not afraid that it has caught the attention of Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez.After New Yorks fifth straight loss, a 2-0 defeat to the Rangers Tuesday night, Martinez took to Twitter with a message that felt like a challenge.

Its hard to believe that the Yankees would be at this stage at this time in the season, Martinez wrote.

I imagine how NY fans are feeling right now.

Strap it on boys! #mlbontbsIts hard to believe that the Yankees would be at this stage at this time in the season.

I imagine how NY fans are feeling right now.

Strap it on boys! #mlbontbs Pedro Martinez (@45PedroMartinez) August 6, 2025The loss continued a brutal stretch for New York, now losers of 19 of its last 27 games.

Their once-safe playoff position has become a daily fight.

As of Tuesday night, theyre barely hanging on to the final American League Wild Card spot.

They are just a half-game ahead of the surging Rangers, and now trailing the Red Sox in the standings.Martinez, once a Yankee nemesis during his Red Sox days, didnt sound like he was taunting the Bronx crowd this time.

It was more disbelief than delight.

It was almost a bit of tough love from someone who knows what October baseball is supposed to look like.And he knows it doesn't look like this.

Aaron Judge returned from the injured list on Tuesday, but his presence wasnt enough to turn the tide.

He went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts, and afterward told teammates in no uncertain terms that this is on them.

He said it was time to look in the mirror.Martinezs Strap it on, boys had a similar tone.Theres still time for the Yankees to turn things around.

But if they dont, you can be sure the rest of baseballincluding Pedrois going to have something to say about it.This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 6, 2025, where it first appeared..

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