The New York Yankees find themselves on the edge of opportunity and desperation. With just 10 games left in the regular season, the path to reclaiming the top spot in the American League East is narrow but still within reach. Sitting 3.5 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays heading into Thursday night’s matchup, the Yankees are eyeing a late push that could completely change the trajectory of October.

The importance of avoiding the Wild Card

Securing the division crown isn’t just about bragging rights. The winner of the AL East earns a first-round bye, bypassing the unpredictable Wild Card series.

For a Yankees team built on star power and expectations of a deep postseason run, avoiding a do-or-die scenario in a short series is paramount. The Wild Card can be a coin flip—one bad bounce, o

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