Red Sox End 86-Year World Series Drought

The Yankees’ record 27 World Series championships and 41 appearances provide the backdrop for articles revisiting the franchise’s postseason legacy and prospects. One looks at players who won a World Series after leaving New York, including Jordan Montgomery, Andrew Heaney and Nathan Eovaldi, while another considers which champions belong on an all-time Yankees World Series roster. A separate analysis says owner Hal Steinbrenner continues to define a title as the team’s goal despite its extended championship drought, and proposes offseason moves to strengthen the roster, including addressing reliever David Bednar’s contract.