The Yankees remain unbooked for the playoffs, and they have no one to blame but themselves. Literally.
Their shortcomings Wednesday night were so familiar, you could have set your watch to them.
With enough other pieces falling into place — the Twins and Angels lost to the Indians and Athletics, respectively — the Yankees went into extra innings at Yankee Stadium with the knowledge that a walk-off victory over the rival Red Sox would have sent them straight into the postseason. Instead, they suffered an aggravating, 11-inning, 9-5 loss to Boston, so they must wait at least one more day.