The New York Yankees are one of the best teams in baseball so far. But so far, till now, they haven't won a World Series championship since 2009. And for a team like the Yankees, it's suspicious. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Dodgers won back-to-back World Series championships in 2024 and 2025. And adding to that, fans and news reporters are recurrently asking a question: Does Brian Cashman truly believe that the Yankees can beat the Dodgers and win the 2026 title?According to Cashman, they can beat the Dodgers, but only under certain conditions. Cashman thinks that if the team works hard and improves in its core areas, it can certainly fight. He defended the team's decision to maintain the offseason. While fans think that the Yankees didn't do anything to improve the team after last year's playoff defeat. He has a trust in the Yankees that, after certain improvements this offseason, will definitely make them better in every aspect.Taking all the terms and conditions in accordance with Cashman's belief, it's quite obvious that he focuses on the process and the journey rather than a guaranteed victory. He is showing trust wholly, keeping his expectations in real terms. It needs a lot more than only belief to win a World Series. This is what Cashman said: "The goal is to find a way. First, we have to win the East. Then we have to win the pennant, neither of which happened last year. That’s our only focus."Besides good pitch, defence, and practice, luck is needed to win the game. And while facing strong build teams like the Dodgers, who have been champions recently, it's really hard.To get the trophy for 2026, the Yankees have to keep in mind so many things. Starting with the health of their players, the whole season, practice sessions, and everything else should be on their must-have list. Some injuries are evident as one reason for the team's recent defeats. Secondly, the pitching staff the Yankees have should be consistent throughout the season. And especially during the playoffs. New players should be able to handle pressure in matches. Brian Cashman firmly believes that the Yankees can truly be that champion if they stay consistent and work hard this time.