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The Needed Changes For the New York Yankees

Well, it’s another disappointing ending to the New York Yankees season, marking now 17 years since their last World Series. The Yankees got swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, which has brought Yankee fans to chant “fire Boone” and “fire Cashman” as they cleared out of Yankee Stadium.

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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

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

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

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 9

One Yankees Free Agent They Can't Afford to Lose (and One They Can)

With the New York Yankees' 2026 season in the books, they will now begin a busy offseason that may involve moving on from past contributors. After the World Series concludes, 10 players on the Yankees' roster will become unrestricted free agents (h/t Yankees Worldwide).

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

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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?

Aaron Boone News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 9

Yankees rumors: Why an Aaron Boone firing is still ‘unlikely’

Aaron Boone has been manager of the New York Yankees for the last nine seasons. During his tenure, the Yankees haven’t won a World Series. While many Bronx Bombers fans are calling for Boone’s dismissal, the odds of that move seem increasingly doubtful.

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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.

Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 9

3 Yankees radical changes to make Aaron Judge happy after ‘all-in’ demand

The New York Yankees came into their American League Division Series with plenty of momentum. They had been one of the hottest teams in the big leagues for six weeks and had disposed of the archrival Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card round of the playoffs in consecutive games.

New York Yankees News / Baseball Now / October 9

Yankees Should Pursue Two-Time Rays All-Star Infielder This Winter

The New York Yankees need to upgrade the infield this offseason. Jazz Chisholm Jr. didn't have a good season, and it won't be surprising to see the Yankees let him walk.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Baseball Now / October 9

Yankees Need To Make This Move With Giancarlo Stanton In Offseason

Giancarlo Stanton's time with the New York Yankees needs to come to an end this offseason. Stanton missed most of the season with calf injuries, but made a return in the postseason, although as a pinch hitter.

Jazz Chisholm News / Baseball Now / October 9

Insider Predicts Jazz Chisholm Jr. Will Leave Yankees, Sign One-Year Deal With Miserable AL Team

Jazz Chisholm Jr. will hit the open market five days after the World Series, and the New York Yankees may not want to pay him after the year he had. Chisholm has already expressed his desire to be back with the Yankees, but he is still going to want to be paid as a top-tier second baseman.

New York Yankees News / Lindy's Sports / October 9

Yankees Exit Postseason; You May Want Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman Fired, But Don't Expect It

In 2024, Alex Verdugo struck out swinging against Walker Buheler, and the Dodgers celebrated a World Series title. A year ago, Cody Bellinger struck out against Jeff Hoffman and the Blue Jays celebrated winning a Division Series in four games.

Ben Rice News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Ben Rice Makes Yankees Postseason History Despite Rays Sweep

Ben Rice produced one of the most remarkable individual performances of the 2026 postseason, accounting for 21 of the New York Yankees’ 61 total bases before the Tampa Bay Rays swept them out of the American League Division Series.

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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 / Viral Sports News / October 9

New York Yankees Could Turn Heads With Major Catcher Move

The New York Yankees enter a critical offseason after an abrupt postseason exit, with catcher emerging as one of the positions drawing the most outside attention.

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Aaron Judge Makes Anthony Volpe Claim After Yankees Elimination

Aaron Judge believes Anthony Volpe remains an important part of the New York Yankees’ path back to a World Series title. After the Yankees were eliminated by the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, the team captain made his position clear while reflecting on the club’s disappointing postseason exit.

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

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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

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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