NEW YORK – An hour after the Yankees season ended, Aaron Judge was still in his No. 99 jersey, talking about another pinstriped October without claiming “the ultimate prize.’’

Judge spoke Wednesday night under a clubhouse sign that read, “Tomorrow: Travel day to Toronto.’’

This was Judge’s most impactful postseason, following his greatest regular season – with another MVP award possibly awaiting him next month.

While the captain filled that missing career void of a loud October, another season of his Hall of Fame prime ends short of a world championship.

“I liked our chances. I liked our chances all year,’’ said after the Blue Jays’ 5-2 win at Yankee Stadium, sending Toronto to the AL Championship Series. Expert MLB daily picks: Unique MLB betting insights only at USA TODAY

“We had a

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