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Will The Yankees Finally Win The World Series

Will the New York Yankees finally win their record 28th World Series title, and their first in 15 years? Well, the playoffs are here, so let’s dive right in! After…

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Will the New York Yankees finally win their record 28th World Series title, and their first in 15 years? Well, the playoffs are here, so let's dive right in!

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After going 94 and 68, the Yankees won the American League's Eastern Division, and wrapped up the best record in the American League, assuring them home-field advantage throughout the 2024 American League Playoffs. They also now have a bye in the first round of the playoffs, as the Wild Card winners duke it out. The true test for the Yankees begins this coming Saturday night as they begin their postseason quest for their 28th World Series Championship, more than any other team in any other American sport. The Yankees will face the winner of the Baltimore Orioles

Who Will Lead The Charge

Well, obviously the best player on the planet just happens to play for the Yankees. However, Aaron Judge's monster season will just be another footnote in his career if he doesn't get a World Series ring this year.

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Meanwhile many are wondering if Juan Soto's career with the Yankees will be one and done, or if the free agent to be will sign possibly the biggest contract in baseball history, if...and maybe only if, the Yankees win it all.

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Then there is Gerrit Cole. The reigning Cy Young Award winner didn't get started until mid-season due to injury but appears to have rounded into mid-season form heading into October. At 34 years old, a pitcher never knows how much his arm might have left in the tank. Expect to see Cole go out with his killer mindset and attempt to dominate hitters like never before.

But There Are Still Questions Looming

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For one, who will be playing first base now that Anthony Rizzo is out for the American League Division Series which as previously stated starts Saturday? Riz fractured a couple of fingers over the weekend, and manager Aaron Boone and GM Brian Cashman seem to be leaning toward rookie Ben Rice and super utility man Oswaldo Cabrera to fill in. Rice played quite a bit over the summer when Rizzo was first injured , with mixed results. Cabrera, while not as seasoned at first base, can play every position in the infield and has shown to be a solid glove and capable bat. Meanwhile in the outfield it still remains to be seen if the Yankees will choose Jasson Dominguez's bat over Alex Verdugo's glove in the lineup.

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So the Yankees are in the postseason, after missing it last year. They seemingly have the best lineup they have had in decades, good starting pitching, so so relief. What will that translate to as October rolls on. Chilly nights in the Bronx, and perhaps, just perhaps, the ghosts showing up to give the Yankees fans what they have waited a decade and a half for. Another World Series Championship.

One thing is for sure. It's time for Serious October Baseball.

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Everyone funneling in to the last Thirsty Thursday!


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Everyone stopping by the RAT tent before entering the ball park!


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NJ lotto ticket winners at the RAT tent!


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Young RAT Rockers at the ball park!


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WRAT t-shirt winner at the WRAT prize wheel before the game!


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Happy family winning WRAT swag!


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WRAT t-shirt winner!


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Spinning the WRAT prize wheel! You have to guess which band the wheel will land on.


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Perfect night for a ball game!


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Full crowd of fans on the beautiful Thursday night.

Believe it or not, Jimmy’s first job was overnights at a Christian Radio Station. He claims he got into radio because like Rocky Balboa once said, “cause I can’t sing or dance.” Jimmy loves to write about all local happenings, especially around his town of Toms River. Favorite Pastime (other than masturbation, of course): Cheering for the Yankees, and crying for the J-E-T-S!!! Favorite Food: Hot Sauce…I collect ’em! Favorite Drink: PRUNO…look it up, if you dare! Favorite Movies: The Exorcist, Planet of The Apes (the original), To Kill a Mockingbird, Annie Hall, and of course GF 1 & GF 2…I heard that’s how the real fans refer to them. Favorite Movie Line: easy…Murry-Caddyshack-“big hitter, the Lama”…f#$*in’ riot! Best Rat Rock Bands: STP, VH, ZEP, PEARL JAM, FOOS, PEPPERS,AC/DC Favorite New Bands: Glorious Sons, Rival Sons, Dirty Honey Most Embarrassing Moment: the moment my mother reads this shit! Best Day: I know a lot of folks say this, but it’s true: the day my little girl Jynell and my boy Big D were born! Next to that, it would have to be the day I was baked on earth day in Central Park and met Keefer Sutherland…baked too, I believe.