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Yankees’ playoff failure looks even worse as Rays get dismantled in World Series

The real shame now is that the Yankees couldn’t even beat these Rays. Not only couldn’t beat ’em, couldn’t even touch ’em.

By Jon Heyman · NY Post

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 4:44 AM

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Jon Heyman argues the Yankees' playoff failure looks worse following the Rays' struggles in the World Series.
The Milwaukee Brewers took a 3-0 World Series lead over the Tampa Bay Rays with a 10-1 victory.
Heyman points out that the small-market Brewers are on the verge of sweeping the American League champions.

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Jon Heyman writes that the New York Yankees' earlier playoff elimination looks significantly worse in light of the Tampa Bay Rays struggling in the World Series. The Milwaukee Brewers took a commanding 3-0 series lead over the American League champion Rays following a 10-1 victory at Tropicana Field.

Heyman argues that the Rays have proven to be beatable despite previously sweeping past New York. The column highlights how the Brewers have dominated the matchup even as the series shifted to St. Petersburg.

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Yankees’ playoff failure looks even worse as Rays get dismantled in World Series

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