The New York Yankees are last in Major League Baseball in singles this season—and honestly, it doesn't matter one bit.

Social media has been buzzing about the Yankees' 181 singles, the fewest in the big leagues. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves (248) and Tampa Bay Rays (247) top the singles leaderboard and boast the best records in their respective leagues. But here's the thing: correlation isn't causation.

In baseball, the goal isn't to pile up singles—it's to score runs. A walk gets you on base just as effectively as a single. A double or triple puts you in scoring position faster. And a home run? That's the ultimate shortcut, scoring runs in one swing without needing a rally.

The Yankees have built their lineup around power and patience, which naturally leads to fewer singles. They walk more than most teams, and when they do hit, it's often for extra bases. That's not a weakness—it's a strategy.

Let's look at the bigger picture: Through Sunday, May 10, the Rays are 26-13, and the Yankees are 26-15. That's a difference of just one game in the win column. If singles truly dictated success, wouldn't the gap be much wider?

So the next time you see a stat about the Yankees being last in singles, remember: it's not about how you get on base, but what you do once you're there. And the Bombers are doing just fine.

Now, back to the real story—watching Aaron Judge and Co. launch baseballs into the bleachers.