What happened: Tampa Bay locked up the division with a win in the Bronx. Tampa Bay entered the final days of the race with a magic number of two.
MLB·September 23, 2026 12:19 AM ET
Rays clinch 2026 AL East title
Fifth crown sealed at Yankee Stadium
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 231 min read
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