The stereo remained in the off position as the Yankees dressed and stuffed their suitcases on Sunday evening, but even without their thumping postgame beats, the club’s 100-win season represented something worth celebrating. There is also a sense of optimism that a return trip to Fenway Park could be right around the corner.
The Yankees concluded the regular season with a 10-2 loss to the Red Sox, with rookie manager Aaron Boone having piloted the franchise to the third-best record in the Majors. Now they will turn their full attention to the American League Wild Card Game matchup with the Athletics, scheduled for Wednesday in New York at 8 p.