Yankees secure top American League Wild Card spot ahead of playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The New York Yankees are confirmed as the top American League Wild Card team heading into the postseason. They will hold the No. 4 seed and are set to face the No. 5 seed in a best-of-three Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium. The series begins on Tuesday, September 29. Potential opponents include the Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Guardians, and Chicago White Sox, depending on the final standings in the regular season.
- •Yankees are locked in as the No. 4 seed in the playoffs.
- •They will host the Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium.
- •Series begins Tuesday, September 29.
- •Likely opponents include the Red Sox, Guardians, and White Sox.
- •Games scheduled for September 29, 30, and October 1 if necessary.
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees playoff scenarios, possible opponents and Wild Card schedule
"Here's a look at the Yankees' playoff scenarios and potential schedule as they enter the final weekend of the regular season.
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