Despite a global pandemic, frequent injuries, and several embarrassing losing streaks, the Yankees are headed to the postseason. They finish up the regular season with a 33-27 record, which isn’t too shabby, and have secured the fifth seed in this year’s wacky playoff format. But more than their record, the Yankees’ 2020 season is best characterized by hot-and-cold streaks and volatile swings between playing extremely well and looking like a little league team.
After so many ups and downs, how did the Yankees make it this far?
Powerful offense
When they are playing at their best, the Yankees have the scariest lineup in the American League.