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“Following the Yankees’ season-ending loss to the Rays last month, Judge sent a message to the front office about going ‘all in’ during the offseason — with another year added to the Yankees’ drought since their last World Series title in 2009.”

“The small-market World Series in Major League Baseball wrapped up this week, with the Milwaukee Brewers winning their first title in franchise history.”

“Win a title, rip the Yankees.”

“Their World Series title drought is now 17 years — the longest stretch since the Yankees won their first championship in 1923.”

“When leadoff hitter Trent Grisham struck out to end the ninth, it capped a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the AL Division Series and a series sweep that extended the Yankees’ championship drought to 17 years.”

“Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title ST.”

“Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang sparked Milwaukee’s eight-run fifth inning, and the Brewers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 on Monday night to move within one victory of their first World Series title.”

“The Associated Press says this year's World Series marks the first time since 1991 that two teams with payrolls in the bottom half of the majors will compete for the title.”

“That matches the Yankees’ longest drought since winning their first championship in 1923, a gap between titles in 1978 and ’96.”

“The Rays will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the first matchup in which both teams are seeking their first World Series title since 1980.”

“Yet they posted the best record in the majors for a second straight year, earned their eighth playoff berth in nine seasons and won a fourth straight NL Central title.”

“While Schlittler is considered a virtual lock to beat out Toronto’s Dylan Cease in the Cy Young voting, the Yankees didn’t come close to ending a championship drought that dates to 2009.”

“The Guardians/Indians franchise hasn’t won the title since 1948, the longest drought among MLB teams.”

“The Yankees’ title drought, tied for the longest since 1923, is the fault of many — players (including Judge) and decision-makers alike.”

“Seeking its first World Series title, Tampa Bay celebrated on the field of the big-spending Yankees for the second time in two weeks after clinching the AL East on Sept. 22.”

“Over the last decade, they’ve gone from trying to snap a generational title drought, to trying to validate a shortened-season championship in 2020, to trying to cement a modern-day dynasty with back-to-back World Series triumphs.”

“He and teammate Jalen Brunson also threw out first pitches in mid-June shortly after they helped end the Knicks’ 53-year NBA title drought.”

“Fresh off the back of his thrilling run to the NBA championship which ended the Knicks’ 53-year title drought, Brunson opened his monologue nonchalantly saying he had a “pretty good summer.””

“(Last week: 3rd) 5) Yankees (89-64) Trouble is brewing in the Bronx again, with Aaron Judge back on the injured list and his playoff availability suddenly back up in the air.”