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Yankees, Red Sox hold wild card spots as AL playoff race tightens

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:36 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Yankees, Red Sox hold wild card spots as AL playoff race tightens

Summary

As of August 24, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox occupy the top two wild-card spots in the American League, while the Cleveland Guardians and Texas Rangers are tied for the final spot with records of 65-66. The National League shows more separation, with the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and San Diego Padres positioned as wild-card teams. The Arizona Diamondbacks trail the Padres by two games, and other teams like the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals remain in contention. With the regular season concluding on September 27, each game has critical implications for postseason positioning.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees lead AL wild card with a 74-56 record.
•Red Sox sit second in AL wild card at 71-59.
•Cleveland Guardians tied with Texas Rangers for final AL spot.
•Cubs, Phillies, Padres occupy NL wild card positions.
•Diamondbacks close in on postseason, two games back of Padres.

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Track the latest MLB wild card standings, playoff cut lines and projected first-round matchups as the AL and NL postseason races tighten.
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