Yankees clinch playoff berth after Tigers edge Blue Jays 6-5

Toronto's loss settled New York's path before Tuesday's first pitch

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 151 min read

The Yankees clinched their ninth playoff berth in 10 seasons — and 27th in the past 32 seasons — thanks to the Blue Jays Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: New York locked up a playoff berth when Toronto fell 6-5 to Detroit. Tuesday's Tigers-Blue Jays matchup is still scheduled, with the game listed at 0-0 before first pitch.

Why it matters: The result extends a run of regular postseason appearances for the Yankees and shifts the focus toward October roster readiness. That spotlight now includes Aaron Judge's recent return and Clarke Schmidt's bullpen audition after injury.

By the numbers: Detroit is 69-73, has won four straight and averages 4.5 runs while allowing 4.0. Toronto is 71-75, has won three of its last five and averages 4.0 runs while allowing 4.4.

What to watch: The Tigers and Blue Jays are next scheduled to start at 0-0 on Tuesday. For New York, the next developments center on playoff roster decisions.

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@usatodaysports 2026-09-15T08:23:12.455372+00:00

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