Yankees eliminated by Rays as playoff struggles continue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 11:22 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
The New York Yankees have been eliminated from the postseason after getting swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series. This marks another year without a World Series title, with the Yankees last winning in 2009. Former MLB pitcher John Smoltz criticized the team for relying too heavily on a few players, questioning if the current roster truly embodies 'Yankee baseball.' The Yankees are expected to assess their roster and management decisions, including Aaron Boone’s future, during the offseason.
- •Yankees swept by Rays in AL Division Series.
- •Last World Series title for New York was in 2009.
- •Smoltz questions roster's ability to play 'Yankee baseball.'
- •Offseason moves expected as Yankees evaluate team.
- •Boone's job security may be in jeopardy.
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — John Smoltz says quiet part out loud about Yankees’ playoff struggles
"The New York Yankees fell short of winning the World Series once again this season. They were eliminated in the American League Division Series after getting swept by the Tampa Bay Rays. New York hasn’t won a World Series since 2009, and fans are growing impatient. Aaron Boone’s job could be in question , but others simply believe New York needs to […] The post John Smoltz says quiet part out loud about Yankees’ playoff struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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