Yankees clinch playoff berth as Aaron Judge returns with home run
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Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The New York Yankees clinched a playoff berth on September 14, 2026, during their game against the Minnesota Twins. The Yankees' advancement was secured following the Toronto Blue Jays' loss to the Detroit Tigers, and they later defeated the Twins 8-3. Aaron Judge marked his return from injury with a three-run home run in the eighth inning. Following the win, Judge expressed his commitment to winning a World Series, emphasizing the special group within the team. The Yankees now hold an 87-63 record and are 3.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East standings.
- •Yankees secure playoff berth with an 8-3 victory over the Twins.
- •Aaron Judge returns from injury with a three-run home run.
- •Yankees' record improves to 87-63 following the win.
- •Team is 3.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in AL East.
- •Judge cites team's strong unity as they prepare for postseason.
- 6:37 AMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees’ Cody Bellinger Makes Bold Aaron Judge Statement After Win Vs. Twins
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge Makes Strong Statement After New York Yankees Clinch Playoff Berth
"The New York Yankees were in the middle of their game against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night when they found out they had officially clinched a playoff berth.With the Toronto Blue Jays losing to the Detroit Tigers, the Yankees punched their ticket once again, and they finished off the night with a victory of […] The post Aaron Judge Makes Strong Statement After New York Yankees Clinch Playoff Berth appeared first on HEAVY.
"New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger made a bold Aaron Judge statement following Monday's win over the Twins. The post New York Yankees’ Cody Bellinger Makes Bold Aaron Judge Statement After Win Vs. Twins appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 6:37 AMNew York Yankees’ Cody Bellinger Makes Bold Aaron Judge Statement After Win Vs. Twins
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger made a bold Aaron Judge statement following Monday's win over the Twins. The post New York Yankees’ Cody Bellinger Makes Bold Aaron Judge Statement After Win Vs. Twins appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 6:30 AMAaron Judge Makes Strong Statement After New York Yankees Clinch Playoff Berth
The New York Yankees were in the middle of their game against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night when they found out they had officially clinched a playoff berth.With the Toronto Blue Jays losing to the Detroit Tigers, the Yankees punched their ticket once again, and they finished off the night with a victory of […] The post Aaron Judge Makes Strong Statement After New York Yankees Clinch Playoff Berth appeared first on HEAVY.
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