What Are the Yankees’ Chances of Making the Playoffs?

The Yankees are currently in first place in the AL East, but they’re far from a lock to make the playoffs. Here’s a look at their chances of clinching a spot.

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The Yankees’ Chances of Making the Playoffs

According to FiveThirtyEight’s MLB predictions, the Yankees have a 92 percent chance of making the playoffs and a 46 percent chance of winning the World Series. The Yankees are currently in first place in the American League East with a record of 91-71. They are two games ahead of the second-place Boston Red Sox.

The Yankees’ Record

Entering play on September 21, the New York Yankees have a record of 91-71, which is good for second place in the American League East. They are 3.5 games behind the first-place Boston Red Sox (95-67) and two games ahead of the third-place Tampa Bay Rays (89-73). The Yankees are also four games ahead of the fourth-place Baltimore Orioles (87-75) and five games ahead of the fifth-place Toronto Blue Jays (86-76), so they appear to be in good position to make the playoffs.

There are four teams that will make the playoffs from each league. The three division winners will automatically make it, and then there is a wild card team from each league that gets in as well. The wild card teams are the two non-division winners with the best records.

So, what are the Yankees’ chances of making the playoffs?

Entering play on September 21, there are 12 games remaining in the regular season for the Yankees. They have six games remaining against the Rays, three games against the Blue Jays, and three games against the Orioles.

If we assume that each game is an even coin flip, and that the Yankees will win half of their remaining games, then they will finish with a record of 94-78. That would likely be good enough for a wild card spot, but it is not guaranteed. It is possible that other teams (such as the Seattle Mariners or Houston Astros) could finish with a better record than 94-78 and take one of those two wild card spots.

According to Baseball Prospectus’ Playoff Odds Report, as of September 21st, there are eight teams with a better chance than 50% of making one of those two wild card spots. The Yankees’ chances sit at 46.8%. So, while their chances aren’t great, they do still have a decent shot at making the playoffs if they can win a few more games down the stretch.

The Yankees’ Competition

The New York Yankees are in a tight race for a spot in the playoffs. They are currently in third place in the American League East, behind the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees have a chance to make the playoffs as a wild card team, but they will need to win more games than the Oakland Athletics, who are also fighting for a spot.

The Yankees’ remaining schedule is not easy. They have tough games against the Red Sox, Rays, and Seattle Mariners. If they can win those games, they will likely make the playoffs. But if they lose too many games, they could find themselves out of contention.

The Yankees’ Chances of Making the Playoffs

It’s no secret that the Yankees have been struggling as of late. They are currently sitting in third place in the AL East, six games behind the first place Rays. They have also lost eight of their last ten games. With that being said, let’s take a look at their chances of making the playoffs.

The Yankees’ Record

The Yankees have been good this season, posting a 91-71 record. That’s good for second place in the AL East, behind only the Boston Red Sox. They’re also in a good position to make the playoffs as a Wild Card team.

The Yankees have played well lately, winning seven of their last 10 games. They’re currently on a four-game winning streak.

Their remaining schedule is relatively easy, with games against the Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays, and Tampa Bay Rays. They also have a three-game series against the Red Sox, but that’s at home.

Assuming they can win two-thirds of their remaining games, the Yankees should finish with around 95-97 wins. That should be enough to earn them a spot in the playoffs.

The Yankees’ Competition

The Yankees’ primary competition for a playoff spot are the Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays of the American League East, and the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers of the American League Central. The Kansas City Royals, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of the American League West are also possible contenders for a wild card berth.