MLB Playoff Picture Tightens: Toronto Clinches as Yankees Hold AL Wild-Card Lead

Clinched spots narrow the field, leaving only seeding plus the last NL berth unresolved.

Overview

Toronto is 90-66 with a clinched postseason berth, sitting atop the AL East in the latest standings snapshot.
The Yankees lead the AL wild-card at 88-68 by 3½ games over Boston, with Cleveland and Houston close behind.
Cleveland beat Detroit 5-2 on Tuesday to leave the AL Central tied at 85-72 for both clubs.
Philadelphia and Milwaukee have secured division titles, while the Dodgers, Padres and Cubs have clinched playoff berths.
In the NL wild-card, the Mets hold the final spot at 80-76 ahead of the Reds by a half-game, with Arizona one game back as key games continue this week.