Yankees Have MLB's Top Playoff Pitching Staff — SkimNews
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- New York Yankees ranked first among playoff teams with a 3.24 team ERA, the best in baseball, supported by likely AL Cy Young winner Cam Schlittler and aces Max Fried, Gerrit Cole, and Carlos Rodón
- Milwaukee Brewers placed second with a 3.51 team ERA, anchored by Jacob Misiorowski as a potential playoff ace and a deep bullpen featuring Trevor Megill and Abner Uribe despite uncertainty in the back end of their rotation
- Philadelphia Phillies were ranked eighth overall due to injury and performance concerns, including Jesús Luzardo's absence and Aaron Nola's late struggles, despite having Zack Wheeler and a powerful bullpen core
- Los Angeles Dodgers landed at third thanks to recent returns of Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell, joining Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tarik Skubal to form a formidable rotation despite bullpen instability
- Boston Red Sox ranked fourth with one of the league’s best ERAs, led by ace Sonny Gray and closer Aroldis Chapman, who has revived his career with elite late-season performance
- Tampa Bay Rays climbed to fifth after Freddy Peralta lowered his ERA to 0.79 over six starts, forming a strong trio with Drew Rasmussen and Nick Martinez while awaiting Shane McClanahan’s possible return
Why it matters: The Yankees’ combination of elite starters and a stabilized bullpen gives them a measurable edge in October, where past failures have hinged on relief pitching—this year’s staff depth makes them the clear favorite unless injuries or underperformance emerge, directly altering the balance of power in both leagues.
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