Folks, losing series to the White Sox at home and the Twins anywhere is no way to convince anyone you’re a World Series contender. The Yankees lost 3-1 in Wednesday night’s series finale for their first series loss to the Twins since … last July? Last July. The Athletics beat the Orioles again, so the lead for homefield advantage in the Wild Card Game is down to one game. Two, really, since the Yankees own the tiebreaker. Backing into the postseason doesn’t seem to be working too well.
Saved by the Bird
When Greg Bird has to save you offensively, you know you’re in trouble.