The Yankees have clinched a playoff spot after missing the postseason in 2023. Surprisingly, New York has had a difficult time with Oakland, splitting a 4-game set in the Bronx back on April 22-25.

SEATTLE — Juan Soto was worried sick that his season might be over the afternoon after the Yankees clinched a playoff spot.

Right now: The Orioles hold the No. 1 wild card spot in the AL and trail the New York Yankees by four games in the East.

The morning after the Yankees clinched a playoff berth and then celebrated like they’d won the World Series, everyone was ...