The New York Yankees clinched their return to the playoffs with the Toronto Blue Jays' loss to the Detroit Tigers on Monday.
The Yankees will be playing October baseball for a third straight year and their ninth time over the last decade.
Maris. 1961. 161st St. 6️⃣1️⃣ has always been a number worth remembering in the Bronx.
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) September 15, 2026
And now… Your New York Yankees have clinched their 61st postseason berth. 🗽 pic.twitter.com/ELo3ICAhQr
New York lost in the 2025 ALDS and 2024 World Series.
The Bronx Bombers entered Monday's action four games behind the Tampa Bay Rays for the AL East lead.
