It has been 15 years since the Yankees last played in the World Series, tying 1981-1996 for the longest pennant drought in club history since they won their first title in 1921. But they have their best chance of playing in the Fall Classic in years, getting off to the best record in the American League with a roster full of both veteran and up-and-coming stars.
New York Yankees (46-21) vs. Kansas City Royals (39-27) at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Yankees: 4.94 runs scored/game (7th in MLB), 3.28 runs allowed/game (1st)
Royals: 4.