Yankees Widen AL Wild-Card Lead as Guardians Sweep; Padres Strengthen NL Position

With berths clinched across both leagues, the race for the remaining wild cards tightens entering the season’s final stretch.

Overview

New York improved to 87–68 with a 6–1 win in Baltimore to move three games clear atop the American League wild-card standings.
Boston sits at 85–70 (+1) after beating Tampa Bay 6–3, while Cleveland and Houston are tied at 84–71 following the Guardians’ doubleheader sweep in Minnesota and the Mariners’ 6–4 win over the Astros.
San Diego reached 84–71 to hold a four-game cushion near the top of the NL wild card after a 7–3 win over the White Sox.
The Mets are 80–75 for the final NL wild-card spot after an 11-inning loss to Washington, with Cincinnati (79–76) one game back and Arizona (78–77) two back.
Division snapshots show Toronto, Detroit and Seattle leading in the AL, with Philadelphia clinching the NL East and Milwaukee, the Cubs and the Dodgers securing postseason berths.