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The analysis suggests that, despite a prosperous regular season—matching Toronto with 94 wins and entering the postseason with momentum—the Yankees fundamentally lack the quality needed on both sides of the ball during the playoffs. Key players like Gleyber Torres, Jason Dominguez, and Anthony Volpe faced struggles, with offensive production waning at critical moments. The pitching staff, despite stars like Gerrit Cole, suffered from inconsistent performances, injury issues, and an over-reliance on starters who are not typical aces.