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Watch the Yankees champagne celebration after winning the playoffs


Watch the Yankees champagne celebration after winning the playoffs

After missing the postseason last year, the Yankees celebrated their return by popping bottles. The Yanks (89-63) became the first American League team to secure a spot in the 2024 MLB playoffs with their 2-1 win in 10 innings against the Mariners in Seattle on Wednesday night and then let it rip with a little […]

Yankees secure playoff spot with 2-1 win over Mariners in 10 innings


Yankees secure playoff spot with 2-1 win over Mariners in 10 innings

SEATTLE (AP) — A year ago, the New York Yankees were eliminated from the playoffs a week before the end of the regular season, ending a streak of six consecutive playoff appearances. When I remember what it was like, it feels even better to secure a play-off spot this time with more than a week […]

Nestor Cortes throws a gem as he fights for a spot in the Yankees’ playoff rotation


Nestor Cortes throws a gem as he fights for a spot in the Yankees’ playoff rotation

SEATTLE – On a night the Yankees clinched their ticket to the postseason, Nestor Cortes continued to make his case for a spot in their playoff rotation. The left-hander delivered six scoreless innings against the Mariners on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Park en route to a 2-1 victory in 10 innings. “I’m just trying to […]

A flying bat and a baserunning error cost the Mariners the chance to make up ground in the playoff race


A flying bat and a baserunning error cost the Mariners the chance to make up ground in the playoff race

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have long since lost their playoff chances and now they have found a new, painful way to lose. A flying bat. A brief memory loss. And a bizarre double play. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like that in a game before. Just a weird situation,” said Seattle […]

MLB tips, odds for Wednesday


MLB tips, odds for Wednesday

Gambling content for ages 21 and over. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission when you sign up through our links. See our editorial standards for more information. When the Yankees and Mariners meet in Seattle on Wednesday, Nestor Cortes and Bryce Miller will face off on the mound. Cortes pitched to a […]

League standings and games for participation in the MLB playoffs


League standings and games for participation in the MLB playoffs

Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo reacts to the crowd at Wrigley Field on his return to Chicago Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo greets fans during his introduction following a video tribute at Wrigley Field on Friday, Sept. 6. It was Rizzo’s first appearance as a visitor at Wrigley since joining from the Cubs in 2021. This story […]

Juan’s milestone Soto reminds the Yankees of the reality of costly free agency


Juan’s milestone Soto reminds the Yankees of the reality of costly free agency

SEATTLE – Juan Soto’s game-changing home run came with a dash of reality. As he completed his home run tour of all 30 active ballparks during the Yankees’ victory over the Mariners on Tuesday night, Soto served as a reminder of what’s to come in the offseason. “So many different stages, so many different dimensions,” […]

José Altuve was thrown out for *what*? And Juan Soto’s home run that set multiple milestones


José Altuve was thrown out for *what*? And Juan Soto’s home run that set multiple milestones

The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s daily MLB newsletter. Sign up here to get The Windup delivered straight to your inbox. Juan Soto hit three big round numbers at once last night. Also: Ken on the Tigers’ rise, José Altuve showed an umpire his entire bare foot and the Brewers are close […]

Aaron Boone takes a subtle swipe at Red Sox manager Alex Cora


Aaron Boone takes a subtle swipe at Red Sox manager Alex Cora

The Red Sox and Yankees quickly settled last weekend’s controversy, but Aaron Boone made sure he had the final say. Saturday’s Boston-New York game became exciting when Gerrit Cole hit several Red Sox batters. The reigning Cy Young winner also hit Rafael Devers, and there appeared to be an attempt at retaliation when Brayan Bello […]

Jose Altuve was sent off because he took off his shoe and sock during an argument about the non-decision.


Jose Altuve was sent off because he took off his shoe and sock during an argument about the non-decision.

Jose Altuve has found a new way to get ejected. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) There’s a saying in baseball that says every day you see something new. On Tuesday, that was Jose Altuve’s foot. An already dramatic game between the Houston Astros and the San Diego Padres took a strange turn early in the […]