Teams in the MLB are starting to close division races, as Red Sox and Indians both clinched their playoff bids at the end of last week.
The Boston Red Sox (104-49) clinched their third consecutive AL East title over the week, in a fitting victory over the Yankees, who sit in second place in the AL East, 10.5 games behind at 93-59. The Red Sox have been the MLB’s best team all year, and are approaching a 10-game lead on the entire rest of the league.
The Cleveland Indians (85-67) also clinched this week, as the clock finally ran out on the rest of the AL Central, of which the Indians will be the only .