Yankees, Blue Jays Tied Atop AL East as Clinched Spots Clarify MLB Playoff Field

Friday’s results will shape the remaining wild-card berths, determining late seeding.

Overview

New York and Toronto are level at 91-68 with playoff berths secured, with Boston four games back in the AL East.
Seattle has clinched the AL West, Philadelphia the NL East, Milwaukee the NL Central, and the Dodgers the NL West, with the Cubs and Padres locked into NL wild cards.
Thursday’s key results included the Yankees 5-3 over the White Sox, the Blue Jays 6-1 over the Red Sox, the Dodgers 8-0 over the Diamondbacks, and the Phillies 1-0 over the Marlins.
The AL wild-card race has Boston up by one game for the top spot, Detroit holding the second position, and Houston one game back of a berth.
Friday’s schedule features Orioles at Yankees, Rays at Blue Jays, Tigers at Red Sox, Astros at Angels, and NL games with seeding stakes such as Reds at Brewers and Diamondbacks at Padres.