Yankees urged to study dynastic Dodgers following playoff elimination

Los Angeles won 102 games this season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 50m1 min read

https://t.co/ByQN7QW5Ew The Yankees are not being eliminated so consistently in the playoffs for talent reasons. They sh Via @Joelsherman1 on X

What happened: The New York Yankees are failing in the postseason for reasons other than a lack of talent, per Joel Sherman. The club should look toward the Los Angeles Dodgers to identify missing operational elements.

Why it matters: New York continues to experience early playoff exits despite fielding highly capable rosters. Los Angeles has established a sustained standard of success that New York currently lacks in October.

By the numbers: Los Angeles holds a 102-61 record this season while scoring 5.0 runs per game.

What to watch: The Dodgers remain active in the postseason and are scheduled to face the Milwaukee Brewers.

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@Joelsherman1 2026-10-11T13:28:27.754938+00:00

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