This story was updated to reflect standings as of Thursday, Sept. 19 at 4:43 p.m.

For the Yankees, a postseason berth is merely the first step toward their larger goal. They want to win the AL East -- the Yankees last won the AL East in 2022 -- and also finish

With the MLB postseason just around the corner, the teams that will compete for the World Series this year are starting to come into view. However, many teams have not secured their spot just yet. That used to include the New York Yankees.