Current Postseason Bracket
(I erased the seven advertisements. Sorry, MLB!)
Joel Sherman, Post, October 11:
[T]hese are the Yankees. Twenty-seven titles and descendants of George Steinbrenner. So 10 years [since their last World Series title] is a minute or two less than forever.
These are the Yankees and the rules are understood — the Rays can lose to the Astros in these playoffs and have had a great season. The Yankees cannot.
In 2017 [they lost to the Astros] in seven games in the ALCS .