Somehow, we have made it: the penultimate day of the 2021 regular season is upon us. And while our eyes will primarily be glued to the Yankees/Rays matchup this afternoon (and tomorrow), there are plenty of other matchups that will determine the shape of the AL Wild Card race — and thus the Yankees’ 2021 destiny. And so, in the spirit of our regular series preview, let’s take a quick dive into the six matchups to keep an eye on this weekend.
Today: Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays, 3:07 pm ET
The Baltimore Orioles aim to return to their spoiling ways after losing the first game of the final series last night, as they send staff ace John Means (6-8, 3.