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Yankees clinch postseason berth with 8-3 win over Twins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:53 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Yankees clinch postseason berth with 8-3 win over Twins

Summary

The New York Yankees secured a postseason spot after defeating the Minnesota Twins 8-3 on September 14, 2026. This victory marks the Yankees' ninth playoff appearance in the past ten years and continues their 34-year streak of winning seasons. Star slugger Aaron Judge, who re-signed with the team on a nine-year, $360 million contract, expressed his commitment to achieving a World Series title with the Yankees. Despite not winning a championship since 2009, the franchise maintains high standards, aiming for postseason success annually.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees earn an 8-3 victory over the Twins.
•This is the Yankees' ninth postseason appearance in ten years.
•Yankees maintain a 34-year streak of winning seasons.
•Aaron Judge aims for a World Series title with New York.
•Yankees last won the World Series in 2009.

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5:53 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: World Series or bust mentality is why Aaron Judge came back in 2023

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The New York Yankees are postseason-bound for the ninth time over the past 10 years after earning an 8-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday. The Yankees are also in the middle of a 34-year winning season streak, and during that span, they’ve only missed the postseason seven times. Suffice to say, the standards for baseball are as high as it […] The post Yankees news: World Series or bust mentality is why Aaron Judge came back in 2023 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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