Rays secure home field in ALDS after clinching AL East title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays clinched the AL East title at Yankee Stadium, securing home-field advantage in the upcoming ALDS. New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the challenge ahead as they may first face the Boston Red Sox. The Rays have an impressive 55-26 home record at Tropicana Field this season, which is the best in MLB and bolsters their postseason outlook. The Yankees struggled in their games at Tropicana Field, finishing 3-5 against the Rays there this year.
- •Tampa Bay clinched the AL East title on September 24, 2026.
- •Yankees likely to face the Boston Red Sox before potentially meeting the Rays.
- •Rays achieved a 55-26 home record this season.
- •Yankees' performance at Tropicana Field has been poor in recent years.
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Why Rays clinching home field in ALDS is nightmare for Yankees
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