Yankees secure No. 1 seed in AL, host Game 1 next Saturday
- The Yankees lost to the Pirates but secured the No. 1 seed in the American League due to the Astros' win over the Guardians.
- They will face the winner of the matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and the undecided No. 5 seed in the AL Division Series.
- The Yankees are set to host Game 1 of the ALDS next Saturday, marking a significant step in their postseason campaign.
On Saturday, the New York Yankees faced the Pittsburgh Pirates and suffered a 9-4 defeat. Despite this loss, the Yankees secured the No. 1 seed in the American League due to the Houston Astros' victory over the Cleveland Guardians. This outcome means that the Yankees will have a first-round bye in the postseason. They are set to compete against the winner of the matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and the currently undetermined No. 5 seed in the AL Division Series. The No. 5 seed is still to be decided, with the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals both in contention. If the Tigers win their game against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday or if the Royals lose to the Atlanta Braves, Detroit will clinch the No. 5 seed. The Yankees are scheduled to host Game 1 of the ALDS next Saturday, marking an important moment in their postseason journey. This season has seen standout performances from players like Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole, contributing to the Yankees' success and their ability to secure the top seed in the league.