NEW YORK — A newly released ranking has sent the baseball world into a frenzy: the New York Yankees lead the way with a record 60 postseason appearances, far ahead of their rivals, while giants like the Dodgers (39), Cardinals (32), Giants (29) and Red Sox (26) are trailing behind. This staggering number not only reaffirms the Yankees’ legendary status, but also reignites a fierce debate about “fairness” in the modern era of MLB.
The photo circulating on social media has even added fuel to the fire with its eye-catching visual representation: Aaron Judge for the Yankees, Shohei Ohtani for the Dodgers, Nico Hoerner for the Cubs and Ronald Acuña Jr. for the Braves. Fans are immediately divided on whether these numbers reflect traditional strength, or are they just a sign of an increasingly lopsided league between the “big guys” and the rest?
“The Yankees’ 60 postseason appearances are a monument, but also a reminder that the MLB system has always favored teams with huge finances,” said an ESPN commentator. Meanwhile, an angry Cardinals fan wrote on X (Twitter): “We have 32 appearances, but we are always overshadowed. This is not just a statistic, it is a testament to the endless disparity.”
Remarkably, the Dodgers – despite being second only to the Yankees with 39 appearances – have been mocked for “being regular season kings but failing in the fall.” With only 7 championships in their modern history, they are often questioned: are appearances meaningful without rings?
Meanwhile, the presence of the Cubs with 22 postseason appearances has created a two-way reaction: one side is proud of the team’s association with historical chases, the other side is bitterly recalling the 108-year curse. The Astros (18) and Braves (18) are not immune to controversy either: one was caught up in the 2017 sign-stealing scandal, the other was derided as “only surviving on a short-lived golden generation.”
Experts say that this ranking, instead of just being a tribute, raises a series of big questions: Is MLB really maintaining balance? Do small teams with limited budgets still have a chance to write miracles? And above all, is the true value of a “dynasty” in the number of appearances, or the number of times they step onto the podium of glory at the end?
“The Yankees are a symbol. But remember: the postseason is not the destination, it is just the path. The real glory is in the World Series, and not everyone who comes many times can touch it,” former manager Joe Girardi once said.
Regardless, this cold table of numbers is becoming a hotbed of debate, where every fan finds a reason to defend their jersey. And perhaps, this very debate is proof that baseball still has a lot of life left in it, far beyond the dry numbers printed on a chart.
The debate is far from over, but one thing is certain: these numbers don’t just tell history — they shape how fans will continue to argue, love, and even hate each other for decades to come.
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