The New York Yankees are on the wrong side of their desired position in the ongoing season. Even after having a potent squad, they have failed to perform to their best. The Aaron Judge-led team, which once countered the currents and increased hopes of moving forward, has fallen flat. Although a section of fans showed faith in the team after Judge’s message of hope, the latest update may serve as a barrier against it.
Many are fighting for the wild card spot, but the Yankees seem to have fallen behind. The Pinstripes have failed to get a place on a recent graphic showing a fight for the playoffs. As this matched the fans’ fears of a premature end to the season, they were unhappy. And they shared their disappointment while reacting to the sad update.
The New York Yankees Lose Their Place on the Playoff Graphics
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Weeks have gone into the second half of the 2023 season. And the picture of which team is making it to the playoffs is becoming clear, with some competition left for the wild card spot. With only a few games left, the prediction cycle has begun, with MLB taking the first step in that direction.
Not even on the graphics anymore pic.twitter.com/aMnGVIlNTV
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) August 17, 2023
They shared a graphic with the caption, “The Wild Card race is shaping up for a thrilling finish in both leagues.” Given that the Yankees were not on the list of teams with a wild card spot chance, it gave their supporters to ask questions. Talkin’ Yanks took the lead with a sarcastic thank-you post. It read, “Not even on the graphics anymore.”
Though things were different a week ago, it all changed after the Yanks lost their last five games. More shocking is the way the team lost the last two games. It also made the Yankees captain Aaron Judge hopeless. Even though he looked positive yesterday, the situation has changed. Max Goodman alluded to it in a tweet.
The scene in the #Yankees dugout looks miserable from up here.
Kyle Higashioka threw his helmet down the steps after grounding into an inning-ending double play. Aaron Judge stood alone staring at the field between innings, leaning on the railing. There's barely any movement.
— Max Goodman (@MaxTGoodman) August 15, 2023
It seems things are not good for the Yankees anywhere. With only a small chance of them making a comeback, fans need answers. They asked questions while sharing their sarcastic takes on the situation, as the misery and silence from the front office continues.
Disappointed Fans React as the Yankees Lose Another Series
Amid a nightmare season, finishing near the top was a challenge for the Yankees. Now it seems the Wild Card spot is a bigger challenge for them to achieve. They just lost another series, this time to the Atlanta Braves.
It looked possible before, but not anymore unless the Yanks do something special. But the fans feel otherwise and have reacted by predicting an end in the tweets below.
Boone has lost this team. They have zero fight.
— Rob 🇺🇸 (@rmny1976) August 15, 2023
Bro, they're just a few 12 game winning streaks away from turning this around.
— Muscles McSexington (@MusclesMcSexy) August 17, 2023
Thanks Cashman and Boone!!
— Roger Reyes 🇵🇦🚴♂️ (@Roger_G7) August 17, 2023
Few fans share some positive messages for the future.
It’s still right in front of them though…the good swings and such.
— just joe…..but not that just joe (@TheJoe973) August 17, 2023
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Next Season looks that Way Yes always Thanks and Still a Fan 💯
— hankbarksdale (@hankb34) August 18, 2023
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The road has become tougher for the New York Yankees. Though players believe that they can turn this around, the latest statistics say otherwise. Will the Yankees be able to do better than the prediction? What are your thoughts on this? Share them in the comments below.
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