In a season that was once thought of as a potential rebuilding year, the Yankees turned 162 games into a roller-coaster ride that arrived in the playoffs. The journey included some jaw-dropping rookie moments, broken records, trades and even unifying brawls. Here are 13 of the defining moments that shaped the Yankees as they head into the ALDS.
1. Torreyes’ early save On the brink of dropping to 1-5 in the first week of the season, the Yankees were down 3-0 to the Orioles with two on and two outs in the sixth inning.
April 9 — Camden Yards