The Associated PressLEADING OFF: Yanks on a roll, Verlander set for TJ
The Yankees can clinch their fourth consecutive postseason berth and set a new mark for supremacy in their rivalry with Boston in the finale of a series at Fenway Park. The Bronx Bombers have also beaten Boston in 12 straight meetings, matching their best run ever in the rivalry. The Yankees also won 12 straight spanning the 1952-32 seasons while Red Sox star Ted Williams was off fighting in the Korean War.
LA TimesAndrew Heaney flips the script and finds success in win over Rangers
Andrew Heaney ran into some trouble early against the heat-seeking Texas Rangers on Saturday before switching to off-speed throws in the 4-3 win.
The Associated PressHapp, Frazier lift Yanks over Red Sox for 10th straight win
Less than two weeks removed from a slide that threatened to derail their season, the New York Yankees are on the cusp of another postseason berth. J.A. Happ pitched eight scoreless innings, Clint Frazier hit a two-run home run and the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 8-0 Saturday night for their 10th consecutive win. New York has beat Boston 12 straight times dating to last season, tying the Yankees' longest winning streak in baseball's most historic rivalry.
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- MLB postseason picture: Twins clinch playoff spot, Yankees inch closer
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- Astros pitcher Justin Verlander will undergo Tommy John surgery, done for 2020 season
- Albert Pujols slugs homers 661 and 662 to pass Willie Mays for 5th all-time
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