The New York Yankees confirmed their place in the 2025 Major LeagueBaseball (MLB) postseason with a dramatic victory over the Chicago White Sox in their series opener. The win, 3-2 at Yankee Stadium, was sealed with two runs in the ninth inning that sparked the euphoria of the more than 38,000 fans in attendance.
The game was suspenseful. The White Sox held a 2-1 lead until the ninth, but a ticket to Cody Bellinger opened the door for Anthony Volpe to score the tying run. Shortly after, Panama’s Jose Caballero hit a single to center field that allowed Aaron Judge to score the go-ahead run. With this victory, the Yankees reached a record of 89-68, enough to secure at least a place in the Wild Card Round.
A season that revives the illusion
Although they are still fighting for the American League East Division title, where the Toronto Blue Jays (90-67) have a slight lead, the Yankees can now breathe easy with their ticket assured.
Their closest rival, the Boston Red Sox (86-71), fell behind in the race for the direct qualification.
This will be the 60th playoff in the history of the Yankees, the winningest team in MLB with 27 World Series titles.
However, they have not lifted the trophy since 2009, a drought that weighs heavily on the fans’ memories.
The recent path
In 2024, the Yankees had a great season by reaching the Fall Classic, but lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games.
Previously, they had eliminated the Kansas City Royals in the Divisional Series (3-1) and the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Championship Series (4-1).
Now they are looking for revenge.
With this ranking, the Yankees became the seventh team to secure the 2025 playoffs.
In the American League, they and the Blue Jays are already there, while in the National League, the Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and the defending champion Dodgers have their tickets.
What’s next
The Yankees reached a record of 89-68
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The regular phase ends this weekend.
The Yankees still have five games to complete: two more against the White Sox and three against the Baltimore Orioles.
If they can beat Toronto, they could win their 22nd divisional title.
The 2025 postseason kicks off on September 30 with the Wild Card Round, a best-of-three-game series.
The Yankees will be looking to extend their history and break a drought of more than 15 years without a World Series title.
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