It seemed at various points throughout the season that the Yankees would dominate the American League East. But after a 6-14 stretch and a four-game sweep at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays this week, they're now a game back of Toronto in the standings.

After the Yankees were swept in Toronto, manager Aaron Boone took a moment to address the team. His messaging, as Jazz Chisholm Jr. described it, was succinct.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone had a stern message for his team after they were swept by the Blue Jays to fall out of first place.