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Yankees Post-Mortem: The Pursuit of No. 28 Continues

The New York Yankees entered October with championship aspirations and exited with a familiar feeling of disappointment. For the second consecutive season, an AL East rival sent the Bronx Bombers home; this time, it was a three-game sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Yankees fans can embrace underdogs in the remaining playoff field

Accustomed to the role of the favorites throughout their history, the Yankees were not favored against Tampa Bay in the ALDS and indeed bounced out early from the 2026 postseason, leaving the Rays, Guardians, Dodgers, and Brewers as the four clubs still battling for a championship.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / October 12

The five worst moments of the 2026 Yankees’ season

It’s not yet mid-October, but the Yankees have already been dismissed from contention for the 2026 World Series trophy after being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series.

Jazz Chisholm News / Baseball Now / October 12

Insider Tabs Yankees Rival As Potential Landing Spot For Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. did not have a great contract year, and the New York Yankees may be wise to let him walk in free agency. Chisholm had 31 home runs and 31 stolen bases in 2025, but this year he fell off.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / October 12

Yankees news: Turning to the offseason

New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: We’d all like to forget the ALDS ever happened. However, as is often the case in life, the lowest points contain the best lessons.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / October 11

Yankees’ Breakout Star Sends Message After Playoff Exit

The New York Yankees’ 2026 season ended the way too many of them have lately: with a one-run loss at home and another early exit. On October 7, the Tampa Bay Rays finished a sweep of the American League Division Series by beating the Yankees 4-3 at Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 10

Could The Yankees Move On From Giancarlo Stanton?

Aaron Judge and Clarke Schmidt are the only current Yankees who have been in the organization longer than Giancarlo Stanton, who has now logged nine seasons

Ryan McMahon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 10

Why Yankees must trade Ryan McMahon after losing to Rays in ALDS

The New York Yankees saw their season end in disastrous form when they had to compete with the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series. The Yankees had played their best baseball in the final weeks of the regular season and they easily ran over the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card round.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / October 10

New York Yankees Could Lose Key Free Agent to AL East Rival

The New York Yankees could lose center fielder Trent Grisham to American League East rival Baltimore this offseason, according to one projection that ranks the Orioles among potential landing spots for the free agent.

CC Sabathia News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Yankees Legend Rips Former Team Apart After Playoff Elimination

The New York Yankees’ disappointing postseason exit has raised fresh questions about the franchise, and former pitcher CC Sabathia has added his voice to the criticism.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / October 10

New York Mets emerge in shocking Giancarlo Stanton trade proposal

Stanton holds a full no-trade clause in his contract, requiring his explicit approval before any move could proceed.

ESPN report clarifies Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s job security after playoff exit

Aaron Judge puts pressure on Yankees after playoff sweep

Yankee fan who interfered with Game 3 home run had interesting reaction

Yankees need to make changes if they want to be world champions again

The 'Most home runs for every MLB team in 2019' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9

Ex-Yankee Anthony Rizzo calls out team after latest playoff flop: 'It's insanity'

The New York Yankees will fail to win a World Series for the 17th consecutive season, and frustration is even growing among the team’s former players.

Aaron Judge puts pressure on Yankees after playoff sweep

ESPN report clarifies Aaron Boone's job security after playoff exit

Yankees need to make changes if they want to be world champions again

Alex Cora is being linked to surprise team after turning down the Phillies

Tyler Mahle wants to stay with Braves

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 9

Yankees need to make changes if they want to be world champions again

If they want to be better than they were in '26, here are the changes the Yankees need to make before the 2027 season gets underway.

Aaron Judge puts pressure on Yankees after playoff sweep

Yankees stars offer staunch support for Aaron Boone despite ALDS flop

Jazz Chisholm Jr. calls out Yankees fans for booing as Rays complete ALDS sweep

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

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The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Wants To Stay With Yankees

Despite going without superstar right fielder Aaron Judge for most of the season, the Yankees won 93 games and earned a playoff berth. They swept the archrival

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

ESPN report clarifies Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s job security after playoff exit

A second straight year of losing in the ALDS may not ultimately affect the status quo in New York.

Stephen A. Smith makes bold prediction about Aaron Boone's future with Yankees

Yankees stars offer staunch support for Aaron Boone despite ALDS flop

Aaron Judge offers blunt advice about Yankees' offseason strategy after playoff sweep

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

Paul Goldschmidt News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8

Paul Goldschmidt Intends To Play In 2027

The Yankees’ swift departure from the Division Series at the hands of the Rays marked the end of the 16th season of Paul Goldschmidt’s career. The veteran first baseman told reporters, including Jon Heyman of the New York Post, that he’d like to continue playing beyond this year.

Aaron Judge News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Aaron Judge sends clear message to Yankees

Aaron Judge sent a clear message to the New York Yankees after their loss in the American League Division Series. The Yankees saw their championship drought extended to 17 seasons by losing to the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 at Yankee Stadium in New York, N.Y.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8

Rays' Mesa reflects on his tiebreaking home run against Fried

Rays' Victor Mesa Jr. reflects on his tiebreaking home run against Max Fried

Thanks to Mesa's heroics, the Rays have advanced to the American League Championship Series (ALCS).

Rays' Victor Mesa Jr. becomes hero in ALDS clincher

History nearly repeats itself as Yankees season ends in game that featured shocking fan interference call

Yankees players make feelings on Aaron Boone clear after getting swept by Rays in ALDS

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 8

Jazz Chisholm Jr. calls out Yankees fans for booing as Rays complete ALDS sweep

Yankees fans loudly booed Chisholm after he popped out to first base while pinch-hitting for Jose Caballero in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Job security updates on Brian Cashman, Aaron Boone emerge

Aaron Judge shares strong offseason message after Rays sweep Yankees in ALDS

Yankees players make feelings on Aaron Boone clear after getting swept by Rays in ALDS

The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 8

Aaron Judge puts pressure on Yankees after playoff sweep

Judge sent a strong message to Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and to team senior vice president/general manager Brian Cashman regarding the offseason.

Yankees players make feelings on Aaron Boone clear after getting swept

Notable update emerges on Boone's future after Yankees' playoff exit

Junior Caminero trolls Yankees after Rays advance to ALCS

Yankee fan who interfered with Game 3 home run had interesting reaction

Jazz Chisholm Jr. calls out Yankees fans for booing as Rays complete sweep

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8