After a thrilling win last night against the Toronto Blue Jays in extra innings thanks to a Greg Bird three-run home run, the New York Yankees appear to be in complete control of their destiny as they gear up for the postseason. The position has not exactly been clinched yet, but the Yankees hold a six-game lead over the Minnesota Twins, who are the first team outside the American League Wild Card cut line.
The AL East division is still up for grabs, too, as last night’s win over Toronto pulled the Yankees to within 2.