The Yankees have been mediocre since the calendar has turned to September, compiling a 6-8 record. In fact, they have been rather mediocre since the All-Star break, with a record of 91-58. However, they still have already matched last year’s win total at 91 when they clinched the first Wild Card spot by six games over the Minnesota Twins.
Last year was not supposed to go as well as it did for the Yankees. It was supposed to be their “rebuilding year.” However, their 91 wins placed them eighth overall in the entire league, and much of it was due to a strong 21-9 start as well as a 20-8 September.