For the New York Yankees, a team game has become a completely different story. During the regular season, Aaron Judge and some players in the offense were making contributions, bringing the Yankees to the postseason. But ever since the postseason started, it has been a different story. Either Aaron Judge performs or nobody does. With the whole team falling apart, Derek Jeter has some advice.

Yankees legend Derek Jeter was on FOX Sports for the Yankees and Blue Jays game, hoping to see the Yankees win. Instead, he saw the Blue Jays walk past the Yankees with ease. After the game, Jeter remarked, “All the eyes go to Judge, all the narrative is Aaron Judge struck out with the bases loaded. Look, he’s going to strike out with the bases loaded again… But who needs to step up? Grisham, Judge, Bellinger, Rice, Stanton, Chisholm, Volpe, and Wells. The entire team needs to step up… You cannot sit here and rely on just one individual.”

Game 2 of the ALDS was a harsh reminder of how quickly momentum can slip away in baseball.

The Yankees did manage to score seven runs, but Max Fried and the bullpen allowed thirteen total runs. Through the first five innings, New York’s offense was nearly silent, struggling against Toronto’s pitchers. Runs only came in the sixth and seventh innings, but it was too late to shift the series momentum.

Aaron Judge led the offense with multi-hit games, yet relying solely on him proves risky in October. In previous regular seasons, Judge’s slumps have caused the lineup to stall, showing the team’s interdependence clearly. Cody Bellinger, Giancarlo Stanton, and Ben Rice provided sparks, but consistent contributions from everyone remain crucial. Fans felt each missed opportunity sharply, as chances slipped through while the scoreboard painted a growing deficit.

With the Yankees now down 0-2, one more loss would end their ALDS run abruptly.

Carlos Rodon will start Game 3, but the team must produce collectively, both pitching and hitting efficiently. Every plate appearance and defensive play carries weight, as the postseason rewards timely contributions and focus. If the entire team gives their best, they can still swing momentum and keep championship hopes alive.

And that’s where Derek Jeter’s advice comes clear.

Aaron Boone spoke, the Blue Jays listened, and the Yankees paid for it

The New York Yankees finally had momentum, a chance to silence critics, and a clean slate heading into the ALDS. Then Aaron Boone decided words mattered more than wins. Now the Blue Jays are the ones doing the talking, and the scoreboard is delivering the punchline the Yankees should’ve seen coming.

Before the ALDS began, Aaron Boone surprised everyone by taking an unprompted shot at Buck Martinez during his press conference.

It wasn’t a heated exchange or response, just a stray comment that added unnecessary noise before a crucial series. For a team that has seen pre-series talk backfire before, it felt like another distraction that didn’t need to exist.

The Yankees have seen this story before, from Aaron Judge’s “New York, New York” moment in 2018 to subtle gestures toward rivals. Those moments, meant to show confidence, ended up aging poorly when results didn’t follow. Now, after allowing 23 runs in two games and falling behind 0-2 to Toronto, the echoes of those past missteps feel louder than ever.

The Yankees aren’t out yet, but their path is suddenly steep and heavy with pressure. Boone and his players need to quiet the noise, both external and self-made, and lean into focus instead of frustration. The series isn’t over, but if the Yankees are to turn it around, actions must speak louder than anything said at a podium.