A Yahoo Sports story by John Griffin published on October 31, 2026, asks what has haunted the New York Yankees throughout the 2020s. The article appears alongside a photograph from September 30, 2026, showing Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper reacting after a home run during Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The Yankees' own playoff fortunes in the decade have been a subject of scrutiny as the franchise seeks a return to the World Series.
What Has Haunted the Yankees in the 2020s?
