The Yankees lost the ALDS to Toronto, and the lazy narratives are flying again. In this episode, I break down why New York really lost — not enough hitting, bad defense, shaky pitching — and why “roster construction” isn’t the issue. Plus, why Kyle Tucker should be the Yankees’ top target this winter, not Cody Bellinger, and what tweaks they actually need to get back on track in 2026.

0:00 Intro

2:48 Why The Yankees Lost

12:28 Poor Roster Construction?

17:45 Kyle Tucker

25:07 Any Changes Elsewhere?

27:03 Pitching Staff

29:31 Outro

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