TORONTO — It’s uncertain when the “step on necks” portion of the postseason is supposed to begin for the Yankees, but it sure as heck better be soon.

Baseball’s hottest team entering the playoffs has turned cold up north. It’s not hitting enough and barely pitching at all, and its certainly isn’t stepping on any necks, as Jazz Chisholm Jr. memorably promised would be the Yankees’ October destiny.

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In reality, the Yankees, MLB’s marquee franchise and its regular-season leaders in runs and home runs, are in peril of being ushered out of the playoffs Tuesday following two straight brutal overall performanc

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