Yankees clinch playoffs, fighting for division

Lindsay Arons Wed, September 16, 2026 at 12:08 AM UTC

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BRONX, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The New York Yankees clinched a playoff spot on Sept. 14, but the team is still fighting for the AL East Crown.

As of before the Sept. 15 game, the Yanks are 3.5 games back from the Tampa Bay Rays.New York is currently on a three-game road series against the Minnesota Twins, taking the first game on Sept. 14, 8-3.

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After the Twins series, the Yankees will travel to Arizona to take on the Diamondbacks for a three-game set. Starting Sept. 22, the Bronx Bombers will have a very important series as they host the Rays at home. Following that series is a three-game home stand against the Baltimore Orioles, the last of the regular season before the team heads to the postseason.

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