Grading the Yankees' 2021 season

The Bronx Bombers made the postseason, but once again fell short of their goal

10/6/2021, 3:43 PM
Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone. / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone. / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Jun 19, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) reacts with shortstop Gleyber Torres (25) after hitting a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. / Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 19, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) reacts with shortstop Gleyber Torres (25) after hitting a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. / Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) in the dugout in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) in the dugout in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) walks to the dugout after being pulled against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning of the American League Wildcard game at Fenway Park. / Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) walks to the dugout after being pulled against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning of the American League Wildcard game at Fenway Park. / Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 10, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. / Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 10, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. / Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) waits on the mound during a pitcher change in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. / Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) waits on the mound during a pitcher change in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. / Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

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