The Yankees are having a dreadful season. Well, dreadful by their standards. Their 81 wins are more than any Royals team since 2016, but if they drop a single game this weekend the Yankees will have their most losses in a season since 1992. The Bronx Bombers will also be at home for October for the first time in seven seasons, leaving uncertainty as to whether manager Aaron Boone will return next year.
The Yankees have actually played well in September, relying on more young players. They have won 19 of their last 29 and just won back-to-back series against the Diamondbacks and Blue Jays, two potential playoff teams.