The Yankees scored nine runs in a game started by Blake Snell
Gerrit Cole wasn’t anywhere near his best in Game 1 against the Rays, but he didn’t have to be as the Yankees’ offense picked him up and continued their postseason dominance.
Yankees can't waste another season in their championship window of opportunity
The grace period for these Yankees is over. Depending on your viewpoint, this is either this Yankees core’s first, second, third or fourth season in their window of opportunity to win a championship.
The Yankees are fortunate to not have to play a third game against the Indians
I’m happy the Yankees are going to the ALDS, but I’m not happy about how they got there. I’m not happy with the way Game 2 was managed, and I’m not happy Aaron Boone’s ineptitude as manager was once again masked by the Yankees’ offense.
The Yankees rocked baseball's best pitcher from this season
I spent the 2020 regular season fearing a best-of-3 against the Indians. I wanted no part of Shane Bieber. I spent a lot of time worrying about Bieber and the Indians for no reason.
The left-hander's career came to an end in the most fitting way
I will remember the good times from CC Sabathia’s Yankees career and him representing a time when ownership would do whatever to build the best possible roster, when only winning the World Series mattered.
The first real season of the Yankees' championship window of opportunity was wasted
Two 100-win seasons in a row, both ended with elimination after the offense performed its annual October disappearing act. The Yankees can’t bring back the same team next year and expect a different result.