It’s the 11th time since their last title in 2009 that the Yankees have entered the postseason only to fall short. The Toronto Blue Jays dismantled the Yankees in their own city. The Jays dominated them in the 3-1 American League Division Series, and outscored New York 34-19 over four games. The elimination was so brutal that the long-held belief in the Yankees’ special “lore” is not just being questioned—it’s pronounced dead.

In a recent conversation between veteran broadcaster Chris Rose and former player Trevor Plouffe , Rose declared, “There’s no lore with this franchise right now.” Rose recalled the ’90s when beating the Yankees was something else, but now, it’s just another win. So, he added, “I think Toronto is celebrating tonight not because they beat the New York Yankees, b

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