Yankees fail to win third straight playoff series
The Yankees lost their third consecutive playoff series after a 5-2 defeat to the Guardians. They have now missed the postseason for the first time since 2020.
The loss drops them to fifth in the AL East, with a 10-game deficit to the division leader.
- fixture
- Aaron Judge and Co.
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Judge struggles in playoffs
Aaron Judge hit .222 with two home runs in the series, below his regular season average of .300.
Rotation lacks depth
The Yankees' starting rotation posted a 4.30 ERA in the postseason, compared to a 3.80 ERA during the regular season.
Common questions
Did the Yankees make any trades during the season?
No major trades were made, though the team added three relievers in July.
What is the team's record in the AL East?
They are 38-44 in the division, 10 games behind the Rays.
Sources
- What went wrong for the 2026 Yankees? And where do they go from here? By Jordan Shusterman, Yahoo Sports · sports.yahoo.com
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