The Aaron Judge Era in the Bronx has largely been a success for the Yankees (though try telling that to Yankees fans, as another cold October looms). Still, despite regular-season triumphs, they've been unable to get over the hump in the playoffs and capture title No. 28, which has eluded them since 2009. Back in 2017, we thought we'd be chasing No. 30 by now. Just didn't happen.
You can blame a whole lot of things, but the Judge Yankees have decidedly lacked the killer instinct — both in key games against their rivals, and in free agency, with the chance to truly go over the top rather than just tread water.