Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays are on the verge of AL East clinch
With one more win, the Rays will capture the AL East.
The Tampa Bay Rays are on the verge of clinching the AL East title, according to recent wire service reports. The team, which has a 95-60 record, has only seven games remaining in the season and currently leads the division by six games with seven games left to play. The Rays secured their playoff berth on September 20, 2026, and looking ahead to the final week, they have a strong chance to lock up the division title.
Meanwhile, other teams in the AL Central and AL West divisions are still fighting for playoff positions, with the third Wild Card spot likely to come from one of those clubs. The Rays' success continued on September 20 when they defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-1, moving them six games ahead of the Yankees in the race for the AL East championship.
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