This story might have flown under the radar last night, but rumor has it that the New York Yankees baseball club is returning to postseason baseball. Although we have our finest reporters investigating such whispers, social media indicates that the images are indeed true. Playoff baseball is back in New York, and not just in Queens.
Some people rolled their eyes at the Yankees going crazy in the locker about a Wild Card berth, but such talk is nonsense. It's always fun to celebrate something joyous, and the opportunity to play beyond the regular season is certainly fits that qualification. Like it or not, the Wild Card game counts as the playoffs. This team has had a rollercoaster ride of the season, and expectations from the national media were very low headed into the season. Well, they made it to the Wild Card game. and both World Series participants from last year had to trek the same road to get there. Anything can happen.
So celebrate! Life is exciting sometimes, and remember: this is just a game. Baseball is entertainment. Now, fans can be entertained by baseball players acting ridiculous, like so:
The Clinch
10,000 franchise wins AND #postseason bound all in one pitch! http://t.co/Jwjs0qZGtC #PinstripePride pic.twitter.com/08lNeu9QGX
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 2, 2015
This will not be the first time John Ryan Murphy is featured in this post.
The Party Begins
10,000 wins
The #Yankees have now won 10,000 games in team history. What a night! #PinstripePride pic.twitter.com/aq8vFhnKDW
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 2, 2015
Juuuuuuuuust a few notable people in this picture. My favorite parts are that A-Rod is included and that Andy Pettite's stare looms so large. I somehow didn't notice that at first, but it's perfect.
Catcher Bonding
— Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) October 2, 2015
Murphy slidin' into yo' interview like
#RookieProblems
Greg Bird had no idea champagne would burn his eyes. Thought the goggles he'd seen in pictures were to protect from flying corks. True story
— Lohud Yankees Blog (@LoHudYankees) October 2, 2015
Oh Greg Bird, you silly man.
A-Rod: Hugger Extraordinaire
When in doubt, hug it out! #ChaseFor28 pic.twitter.com/0T0HpeVpn4
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 2, 2015
"I LIKE HUGGING, HUGGING'S MY FAVORITE." - Alex the Elf
Al.
#BAEROD pic.twitter.com/2DVYgoJTPn
— Lana Berry (@Lana) October 2, 2015
No words.
Quote of the Night
John Ryan Murphy is the MVP. https://t.co/dNSRCPfeVj
— Sean McNally (@SeanMMcNally) October 2, 2015
#JR2016
"Well, that was pointless."
Tanaka just showered and went to his locker - half the team surrounded him, doused him w/ champagne, and chanted "Dont shower first!"
— Daniel Barbarisi (@DanBarbarisi) October 2, 2015
"Real Yankees don't celebrate the Wild Card"
@pinstripealley "Sorry, I can't hear your whining over the sweet taste of this sparkling wine!" pic.twitter.com/LylwL9eNhL
— Baseballis90%Mental (@ImNotAHRHitter) October 2, 2015
Mmhmm.
Quoting Ice Cube
#TodayWasAGoodDay #Playoffs #Squad #FirstStep pic.twitter.com/9C5dI16JIk
— Chris Young (@CY24_7) October 2, 2015
Well put, CY.
Sneak Attack
When you thought you were done turning up. #ChaseFor28 pic.twitter.com/grCnnom4QI
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 2, 2015
=O
#Yankees have now reached the #postseason a jaw-dropping 52 times. The most in @MLB history by TWENTY THREE (LAD 29). pic.twitter.com/9AimO52oCd
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 2, 2015
We See You, Miller...
Greg bird with a huge homer. Can't wait for the playoffs #spreadthenews pic.twitter.com/awK50xTQug
— Andrew Miller (@a_miller48) October 2, 2015
A less than successful interview
Gotta enjoy how much the pitching staff loves their veteran, CC Sabathia.
Rookie Fun
80s Hip Hop Night at Yankee Stadium pic.twitter.com/zHSTabJ0ur
— Yankees PR Dept. (@YankeesPR) October 2, 2015
"Alex Rodriguez, resident cool dad" is maybe my favorite common theme about the 2015 season.
Flava Sev
Flava Flaaaaav! The @Yankees brought 80’s Hip-Hop back into our lives tonight: http://t.co/bNmN8XeMaf pic.twitter.com/qBQ7vpT6dO
— Cut4 (@Cut4) October 2, 2015
Luis Severino was born to be Flava Flav: dact.
Full Celebration
Enjoy it, guys. You've earned it.