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Yankees-Rays playoff game becomes a blooper reel
Original: A blooper reel playoff game. Plus: Broadcasting in October is lose-lose https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7665887/2026/10
Game 2 of the Yankees-Rays MLB playoff series is being described as a blooper reel of a game, with errors and sloppy play dominating the night. Commentary from The Athletic also argues that broadcasting baseball in October is a lose-lose proposition for the networks, given scheduling and competition issues. Fans are debating the quality of play and the playoff broadcast setup.
Why now: A sloppy, error-filled playoff game involving high-profile teams is drawing wide reaction and criticism.
New York YankeesTampa Bay RaysMLBThe Athletic
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- A blooper reel playoff game. Plus: Broadcasting in October is lose-lose https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7665887/2026/10/06/yankees-rays-game-2-mlb-playoffs-the-windup/ # Sports # Baseball # Playoffs · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2
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