New York Yankees

BRONX, NY - OCTOBER 15: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros pitches during Game 3 of the ALCS between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Cole stops the New York Yankees at the key moments

New York Yankees: Game three could be a must-win

New York Yankees: Masahiro Tanaka making case as greatest postseason pitcher

New York Yankees: Revisiting keys to victory after Game One

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 07: Luis Severino #40 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out Jake Cave #60 of the Minnesota Twins with the bases loaded in the second inning of game three of the American League Division Series at Target Field on October 07, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Luis Severino, Giancarlo Stanton x-factors

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New York Yankees: Keys to winning the ALCS

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 7: New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) celebrated with New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) after hitting the home run in the second inning during game 3 of their American League Division Series at Target Field on Monday, October 7, 2019. (Photo by Leila Navidi/Star Tribune via Getty Images)"n

The New York Yankees have advantage over Houston in ALCS

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 23: Aaron Hicks #31 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Minnesota Twins during the game on July 23, 2019 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Yankees defeated the Twins 14-12 in ten innings (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: CC Sabathia, Aaron Hicks healthy for ALCS

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 07: Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice prior to game three of the American League Division Series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on October 07, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New York Yankees have concerns heading into ALCS

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Didi Gregorius #18 of the New York Yankees salutes the crowd after his grand slam home run off Tyler Duffey #21 of the Minnesota Twins in the third inning in game two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 05, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New York Yankees have difficult decision with Didi Gregorius

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hugs Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees after his two run home run in the third inning of their game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on September 18, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Yankees will need to outslug Twins to advance

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 8: Luke Voit #45 of the New York Yankees takes the field prior to Game 3 of the ALDS against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on Monday, October 8, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Luke Voit not a lock for the playoff roster

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 14: Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees celebrates a three run home run in the dugout during the fifth inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on September 14, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Brett Gardner has monster month at right time

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 9: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning during Game 4 of the ALDS against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

New York Yankees: What is Sabathia’s role come playoff time?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees salutes the crowd as he is honored prior to a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 22, 2019 in the Bronx borough New York City. CC Sabathia is retiring at the end of the season. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: CC Sabathia Says Goodbye to the Bronx

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 28: Starting pitcher C.C. Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees gets set to throw a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game One of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 28, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Yankees: The reason Sabathia deserves a playoff roster spot? David Cone

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 06: Pitcher Dellin Betances #68 of the New York Yankees pitches during the sixth inning of Game Two of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on October 6, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)

Yankees: Injury woes continue, Betances out for the season

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Luis Severino #40 of the New York Yankees in action against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Yankee Stadium on September 17, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Angels 8-0. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Luis Severino shines in season debut

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 14: Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees celebrates a three run home run in the dugout during the fifth inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on September 14, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Should the New York Yankees bring back Brett Gardner?

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 28: Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees walks to the dugout ahead of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday September 28, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty images)

New York Yankees: Will the injuries prevent playoff success?

BRONX, NY - JULY 18: Luis Severino #40 of the New York Yankees laughs with teammates in the dugout during a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, July 18, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Lizzy Barrett/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Is Luis Severino the missing piece?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 18: Gio Urshela #29 of the New York Yankees high-fives his teammates after hitting a home run during the second inning of game one of a doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on July 18, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

New York Yankees tie Minnesota Twins for MLB home run record

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 8: Mike Tauchman #39 of the New York Yankees is injured during the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 8, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Yankees face tough outfield decisions after Tauchman injury

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 3: James Paxton #65 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium on September 3, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Good news for the Yankees: James Paxton has arrived

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 02: Masahiro Tanaka #19 of the New York Yankees looks on from the mound during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on September 02, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Yankees shutout for first time in 220 games

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ESPN analyst Alex Rodriguez has odd theory about leads

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 21: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice before the game against the Oakland Athletics at Ring Central Coliseum on August 21, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Yankees: Giancarlo Stanton ramps up activity, return is imminent

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 25: New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia (52) looks on in the dugout during a MLB game between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 25, 2019 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Yankees: For CC Sabathia, the time is right to walk away