NEW YORK — It's certainly not guaranteed, but it looks like the Yankees (82-67) will make the playoffs via the Wild Card, either finishing first or second.
If they finish first, they'll host a do-or-die game at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, October 6. If they finish second, it will be the same thing, just on the road.
As of Tuesday afternoon the Yankees are up 3.0 games in the American League Wild Card. The next several, including the No. 2 spot, are as such:
1. Yankees (82-67)
2. Houston Astros (80-71)
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