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Yankees swept by Rays in ALDS, season ends
Original: The post-2009 New York Yankees, Baseball’s post-2008 Pittsburgh Steelers Well, it looks like the New York Yankees' 2026
The New York Yankees' 2026 season is over after the Tampa Bay Rays swept them in the American League Division Series. Fans are comparing the franchise to the post-2008 Pittsburgh Steelers — a storied, once-dominant team that has failed to win a title for years despite continued playoff appearances. The sweep has reignited criticism of the Yankees' roster construction and front office.
Why now: A rare sweep elimination of a high-payroll marquee franchise has frustrated fans and prompted debate about the team's long championship drought.
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- The post-2009 New York Yankees, Baseball’s post-2008 Pittsburgh Steelers Well, it looks like the New York Yankees' 2026 Season has come to a close, at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays, after the latter swept the Bronx Bombers in the ALDS over the last few days. This series once… · doomfan1.wordpress.com@doomfan1.wordpress.com · 1
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