Looking for the must-watch series in baseball? Every week, we’ll highlight the five matchups you can’t miss around the league and give you the lowdown on what’s at stake as the teams square off.
Yankees vs. Orioles (Sept. 4–6)
Needing a series win to stay alive in the AL East race and keep its top spot in the wild card, the Yankees did just that against Boston, taking three of four at home to wrap up the season series on a high note and bolster their division hopes. The tough tests aren't over for the Bronx Bombers yet, though, as they travel to Baltimore to face the red-hot Orioles, who have won eight of their last 10 but remain 1 1/2 games out of the second wild card.