Anthony Rizzo criticizes Yankees following ALDS sweep by Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Former Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo criticized the team's organization on his podcast after their historic sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 ALDS. Rizzo called the repeated failures of the franchise a form of insanity and urged for change within the organization. He highlighted the Yankees' struggles against top teams and emphasized the need for a new approach. Rizzo's comments come alongside broader disappointment from players like Aaron Judge, who expressed frustration over another postseason exit at Yankee Stadium.
- •Yankees swept by the Rays in ALDS, marking a historic first.
- •Rizzo describes organization’s failures as 'the definition of insanity.'
- •Aaron Judge shares his disappointment over the team's elimination.
- •Rizzo calls for a new direction and changes to the roster.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Former Yankee ‘ripped apart’ organization on his podcast
"Rizzo blasts Yankees after playoff sweep, demands change.
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