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“Aaron Judge is a Part of the Problem”: Yankees Star Blamed After Team’s Humiliating Exit From Playoff

The best hitter in the lineup, Aaron Judge, could only watch from the dugout as the Tampa Bay Rays swept the New York Yankees in the ALDS. Even with Judge on the team, the Yankees lost the World Series to…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 12:05 AM
“Aaron Judge is a Part of the Problem”: Yankees Star Blamed After Team’s Humiliating Exit From Playoff
Key Things to Know
  • WFAN analyst Tommy Lugauer claimed Aaron Judge shares blame for the Yankees' playoff failures and clubhouse comfort.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays swept the New York Yankees in the ALDS, outscoring them 10-5.
  • Aaron Judge missed the postseason roster after being limited to 66 regular-season games due to injuries.
The Story in 60 Seconds

WFAN radio host Tommy Lugauer criticized Aaron Judge following the New York Yankees' ALDS sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays, calling the captain "part of the problem." Lugauer argued that Judge is too comfortable with the team's environment and has failed to use his leadership leverage to push for manager Aaron Boone's removal amidst ongoing championship failures.

Judge was sidelined from the postseason roster after playing only 66 games during the regular season due to rib and calf injuries. Following the sweep, Judge voiced frustration with the front office, demanding they go "all-in" to address roster holes.

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