New York Yankees Clinch Playoff Berth

The infamous New York Yankees have officially clinched a playoff spot for the 2010 MLB playoff race. Just minutes ago the Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays by a score of 6-1.

With C.C Sabathia as the Yankees pitcher winning his 21st game with the Yankees this season, the Yankees are on their way to their 15th playoff appearance in the last 16 years.

Sabathia is 21-7 this season and allowed only one run and three hits against the Jays today. Sabathia has matched Andy Pettitte’s 21 wins in 1996 and 2003 for the most wins by a Yankee since Ron Guidry went 22-6 in 1985. These are pretty impressive numbers for a team that MLB fans love to hate.

New York Yankees Betting Odds

The Yankees are currently sitting at 8/5 betting odds to win the AL Championship and 3/1 betting odds to win the 2010 MLB World Series.
Although many online betting players hate to bet on a favorite so big, especially when it is the New York Yankees, but if you are looking to make a quick buck betting online, take the New York Yankees at 3/1 betting odds to win the 2010 World Series.

Yankees Lead AL East Division

It took extra innings, but the New York Yankees got it done tonight and beat the Tampa Bay Rays in overtime to reclaim the AL East Division lead. Based on last night’s game, everyone was expecting tonight’s game to be a pitching duel; instead it turned out to be a slugfest.

The Yankees’ Jorge Posada hit a homerun in the 10th inning when the Yanks needed it the most. Posada’s homerun now gives the Yankees a one game lead in the standings.

The Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees will meet another 5 times before the regular season comes to a close.

AL East Standings

New York Yankees – 88 Wins, 57 Losses
Tampa Bay Rays – 87 Wins, 57 Losses
Boston Red Sox – 81 Wins, 64 Losses
Toronto Bluejays – 73 Wins, 72 Losses
Baltimore Orioles – 57 Wins, 88 Losses

As you can see from the above AL East standings, the Yankees and Rays are neck-and-neck.

Tampa Bay Rays are 21/10 betting odds to win AL Championship and the New York Yankees are sitting at 3/2 betting odds to win AL Championship.
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