New York Yankees Playoffs 2026
The New York Yankees' season ended in the ALDS, a 0-3 series loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. They went 93-68 in the regular season as the AL's No. 4 seed and 2-3 in the postseason.
Season Trend
Yankees 2026 Postseason Games
| Round | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC G1 | Sep 29 | vs  Red Sox | W 9-0 |
| WC G2 | Sep 30 | vs Red Sox | W 9-2 |
| LDS G1 | Oct 3 | at  Rays | L 0-1 |
| LDS G2 | Oct 5 | at Rays | L 2-5 |
| LDS G3 | Oct 7 | vs Rays | L 3-4 |
| LDS G4 | Oct 8 | vs Rays | 8:00 PM |
| LDS G5 | Oct 10 | at Rays | 8:00 PM |
WC = Wild Card Series, LDS = Division Series, LCS = League Championship Series, WS = World Series. Times Eastern; unplayed “if necessary” games disappear once a series is decided.
AL East Final Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rays | 98-64 | .605 | – |
| 2 | Yankees | 93-68 | .578 | 4½ |
| 3 | Red Sox | 87-75 | .537 | 11 |
| 4 |  Orioles | 79-82 | .491 | 18½ |
| 5 |  Blue Jays | 79-83 | .488 | 19 |
Division winners take seeds 1-3; the three best remaining records in the AL are wild cards. Full playoff picture →
Last Five Regular-Season Games
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 22 | vs Rays | L 1-6 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | vs Rays | W 9-2 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | vs Rays | W 6-4 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | vs Orioles | L 2-10 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | vs Orioles | W 6-3 |
This New York Yankees playoffs page refreshes after every Yankees game: record, series score, next game, postseason results and standings. Compare them with the rest of the AL playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
New York Yankees playoffs FAQ
Who eliminated the New York Yankees?
The Tampa Bay Rays, 0-3 in the ALDS.
What was the Yankees regular-season record?
93-68 (.578), 2nd in the AL East.
How many teams make the MLB playoffs?
Twelve: six per league, the three division winners and three wild cards. The top two seeds in each league skip the Wild Card Series.