The 2026 MLB postseason is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Here’s where the New York Yankees sit in the current MLB playoff picture:
Yankees Playoff Chances
The Yankees’ playoff odds are -325, suggesting an implied probability of 76.47%.
Here’s how New York’s postseason odds compare to the rest of the AL East:
- Yankees: -325
- Blue Jays: -220
- Red Sox: -190
- Orioles: -110
- Rays: +300
Yankees Playoff Seed
The Yankees claimed the No. 4 seed in 2025.
Here’s a look at last year’s AL bracket:
Last Time the Yankees Made the Playoffs
The Yankees last made the postseason in 2025, reaching the ALDS before losing to the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Yankees have earned the most World Series wins, with a total of 27. But they haven’t won it all since 2009.
Yankees Playoff History
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ALDS | Blue Jays | Lost, 3-1 |
| 2025 | ALWC | Red Sox | Won, 2-1 |
| 2024 | World Series | Dodgers | Lost, 4-1 |
| 2024 | ALCS | Guardians | Won, 4-1 |
| 2024 | ALDS | Royals | Won, 3-1 |
| 2022 | ALCS | Astros | Lost, 4-0 |
| 2022 | ALDS | Guardians | Won, 3-2 |
| 2021 | ALWC | Red Sox | Lost, 1-0 |
| 2020 | ALDS | Rays | Lost, 3-2 |
| 2020 | ALWC | Cleveland | Won, 2-0 |
| 2019 | ALCS | Astros | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2019 | ALDS | Twins | Won, 3-0 |
| 2018 | ALDS | Red Sox | Lost, 3-1 |
| 2018 | ALWC | Athletics | Won, 1-0 |
| 2017 | ALCS | Astros | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2017 | ALDS | Cleveland | Won, 3-2 |
| 2017 | ALWC | Twins | Won, 1-0 |
| 2015 | ALWC | Astros | Lost, 1-0 |
| 2012 | ALCS | Tigers | Lost, 4-0 |
| 2012 | ALDS | Orioles | Won, 3-2 |
| 2011 | ALDS | Tigers | Lost, 3-2 |
| 2010 | ALCS | Rangers | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2010 | ALDS | Twins | Won, 3-0 |
| 2009 | World Series | Phillies | Won, 4-2 |
| 2009 | ALCS | Angels | Won, 4-2 |
| 2009 | ALDS | Angels | Won, 3-0 |
| 2007 | ALDS | Cleveland | Lost, 3-1 |
| 2006 | ALDS | Tigers | Lost, 3-1 |
| 2005 | ALDS | Angels | Lost, 3-2 |
| 2004 | ALCS | Red Sox | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2004 | ALDS | Twins | Won, 3-1 |
| 2003 | World Series | Marlins | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2003 | ALCS | Red Sox | Won, 4-3 |
| 2003 | ALDS | Twins | Won, 3-1 |
| 2002 | ALDS | Angels | Lost, 3-1 |
| 2001 | World Series | Diamondbacks | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2001 | ALCS | Mariners | Won, 4-1 |
| 2001 | ALDS | Athletics | Won, 3-2 |
| 2000 | World Series | Mets | Won, 4-1 |
| 2000 | ALCS | Mariners | Won, 4-2 |
| 2000 | ALDS | Athletics | Won, 3-2 |
| 1999 | World Series | Braves | Won, 4-0 |
| 1999 | ALCS | Red Sox | Won, 4-1 |
| 1999 | ALDS | Rangers | Won, 3-0 |
| 1998 | World Series | Padres | Won, 4-0 |
| 1998 | ALCS | Cleveland | Won, 4-2 |
| 1998 | ALDS | Rangers | Won, 3-0 |
| 1997 | ALDS | Cleveland | Lost, 3-2 |
| 1996 | World Series | Braves | Won, 4-2 |
| 1996 | ALCS | Orioles | Won, 4-1 |
| 1996 | ALDS | Rangers | Won, 3-1 |
| 1995 | ALDS | Mariners | Lost, 3-2 |
| 1981 | World Series | Dodgers | Lost, 4-2 |
| 1981 | ALCS | Athletics | Won, 3-0 |
| 1981 | EDS | Brewers | Won, 3-2 |
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