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.
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.
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 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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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Stanton holds a full no-trade clause in his contract, requiring his explicit approval before any move could proceed.
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.
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.
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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
A second straight year of losing in the ALDS may not ultimately affect the status quo in New York.
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 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.
Thanks to Mesa's heroics, the Rays have advanced to the American League Championship Series (ALCS).
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.
Judge sent a strong message to Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and to team senior vice president/general manager Brian Cashman regarding the offseason.
Frustrated Yankees fans chanted for owner Hal Steinbrenner to fire Boone after the Rays earned a 4-3 win in the Bronx on Wednesday.
The New York Yankees are officially going home after losing a do-or-die Game 3 Wednesday night in the Bronx against the Tampa Bay Rays.
During the first inning of Monday’s loss, the Yankees made three errors. McMahon and Chisholm made two of them.
The New York Yankees were eliminated from the playoffs on Wednesday night.
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Nick Martinez knows what’s at stake Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
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