Summary
The New York Yankees are trying to catch the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East standings. Yankees manager Aaron Boone says the team is focused on winning the division, not just securing a spot in the postseason. The Yankees recently lost to the Minnesota Twins, making their pursuit more challenging.
Key Facts
- The Yankees are currently trailing the Blue Jays by five games in the division.
- The Blue Jays have the tiebreaker advantage over the Yankees.
- The Yankees lost 7-0 to the Minnesota Twins on Monday.
- Aaron Boone, the Yankees manager, stated the team's focus is on winning the division.
- The Yankees are 4 1/2 games ahead in the wild card race.
- The Yankees have a 13-game schedule against teams not contending for playoffs.
- Boone compared each upcoming game to a playoff due to their importance.
- The team is aiming to reclaim their position at the top of the AL East.
