Sep 5, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) reacts in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) after being called out on strikes during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

In what was tabbed before the season as one of the most competitive divisions in MLB, the race for the American League East crown couldn't be closer as the regular season nears its conclusion.

Entering play Saturday, the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays owned identical records and sit tied atop the AL East standings with three games to go. Both the Blue Jays and Yankees finish the season against teams outside the postseason picture, so the division is still very much up for grabs, with Toronto defeating the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday and the Yankees taking down the Baltimore Orioles.

Here's everything you need to know about the AL East race, including tiebreakers and odds to win the division:

AL East standings

Updated 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday

  1. Toronto Blue Jays (93-68)* // holds head-to-head tiebreaker vs. Yankees
  2. New York Yankees (93-68)*
  • * = clinched postseason berth

AL East tiebreakers

  • The Blue Jays own the head-to-head tiebreaker against the Yankees.

AL East odds

Toronto Blue Jays remaining schedule

  • Friday vs. Rays, 7:07 p.m. ET
  • Saturday vs. Rays, 3:07 p.m. ET
  • Sunday vs. Rays, 3:07 p.m. ET

New York Yankees remaining schedule

  • Friday vs. Orioles, 7:05 p.m. ET
  • Saturday vs. Orioles, 1:05 p.m. ET
  • Sunday vs. Orioles, 3:05 p.m. ET

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Latest AL East standings, scenarios, playoff odds for Yankees and Blue Jays

Reporting by Richard Morin, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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