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The Yankees Are the Class of Baseball Again, Will It Last?

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It's been a while, but the Yankees are once again the dominant force in baseball. By any objective measure, they're the best team in the league and the clear favorites to represent the American League the World Series as we approach the midpoint of the season. This despite some dope spending the offseason pointing out the flaws in the organization . The last time the Yankees played with the calm confidence that they would win almost every night was probably about 20 years ago. So, let's take a look at what's different this year and see if their winning ways are sustainable. The lineup is realizing its full potential Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge are doing some serious damage this year. It's true that the Yankees need those two guys raking for the offense to be running on all cylinders. However, those two alone can't do it all by themselves. In 2021, the twin towers were nearly as productive as they are this year, combining for 74 home runs and driving in al...