Rays Battle Yankees for AL East Crown | New York Yankees News

The Tampa Bay Rays are on the brink of playoff glory, but their real mission is clinching the American League East crown. With a four-game lead over the Yankees as of September 9th, they face a brutal final stretch — the toughest remaining schedule in the AL, against teams with a .531 combined winning percentage. Meanwhile, the Yankees, boosted by Aaron Judge’s return, have a softer slate (.493) and are primed to close the gap. The outcome of their pivotal four-game series in New York could decide not just the division, but the postseason narrative — and the Rays must rise to the oc...