New York Yankees playoff chances: What are their odds for an AL East title, playoff berth Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY September 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM 0 New York Yankees playoff chances: What are their odds for an AL East title, playoff berth Unsurprisingly, the New York Yankees are in the thick of the MLB ...
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Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY September 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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New York Yankees playoff chances: What are their odds for an AL East title, playoff berth
Unsurprisingly, the New York Yankees are in the thick of the MLB playoff race with less than 20 games to go. After all, they've reached the playoffs in seven of the last eight seasons. However, when you're a team that prides themselves on championships, a World Series drought of even 15 years can feel like an eternity.
If the Yankees want to end that drought, they'll need a lot of things to go their way. Of course, things get much easier when they earn a first-round bye or at the very least, home-field advantage in the first round.
Sitting two games back of the Toronto Blue Jays for first place in the AL East entering Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Yankees have an opportunity to win their second consecutive division title. Here is what needs to happen for every possible playoff outcome for this Yankees' squad:
Aug. 5: The Atlanta Braves' Jurickson Profar gets out of the way of a pitch during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Aug. 5: The Atlanta Braves' Jurickson Profar gets out of the way of a pitch during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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July 28: The St. Louis Cardinals' Masyn Winn leaps and attempts to avoid the tag from Miami Marlins third baseman Graham Pauley during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Winn was out on the play. The Cardinals won the game, 7-1.
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July 28: The St. Louis Cardinals' Masyn Winn leaps and attempts to avoid the tag from Miami Marlins third baseman Graham Pauley during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Winn was out on the play. The Cardinals won the game, 7-1.
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July 13: The Kansas City Royals' Tyler Tolbert celebrates after scoring the game winning run during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won the game, 3-2.
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July 13: The Kansas City Royals' Tyler Tolbert celebrates after scoring the game winning run during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won the game, 3-2.
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July 8: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski reacts following the final out of the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Misiorowski struck out 12 over six innings pitched in the Brewers' 3-1 win.
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July 8: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski reacts following the final out of the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Misiorowski struck out 12 over six innings pitched in the Brewers' 3-1 win.
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April 20: The Phillie Phanatic celebrates his birthday with his mom, Phoebe, and his mascot friends before the game between the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Marlins won the game, 7-5, in 10 innings.
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1 / 142Must-see moments from every MLB game day during 2025 seasonAug. 19: The Chicago Cubs' Owen Caissie scores past Milwaukee Brewers catcher Danny Jansen during the second inning at Wrigley Field.
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What are the Yankees' playoff chances?
According to FanGraphs, the Yankees have a 99.9% chance to reach the playoffs as of Sept. 8. However, they only have a 29.3% chance of winning the AL East. Similarly, if they win the AL East, they'll have a decent chance at a first-round bye, with a 28.6% chance of earning the bye.
The only teams in the American League with better odds of earning byes are the Blue Jays (65.6%) and Detroit Tigers (90.9%).
What is the Yankees' magic number?
The Yankees' magic number to win the AL East sits at 22. Fortunately, their magic number to clinch a playoff berth is just 13, meaning they will need a combined 13 wins and Texas Rangers' losses to secure a wild card spot.
Yankees' remaining schedule -
Sep. 9-11: vs. Detroit
Sep. 12-14: at Boston
Sep. 15-17: at Minnesota
Sep. 18-21: at Baltimore
Sep. 23-25: vs. White Sox
Sep. 26-28: vs. Baltimore
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