Yankees Prepare for ALDS Against Royals

The MLB postseason has kicked off with excitement as the Detroit Tigers upset the Houston Astros, eliminating them from contention and advancing to face the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS. The New York Yankees, who last won the World Series in 2009, now face the Kansas City Royals in the ALDS following the Royals' sweep of the Orioles. The Yankees are optimistic about their chances, especially with the Astros' exit, as they have a strong lineup featuring stars like Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. However, the Yankees' pitching rotation is under scrutiny, with injuries and inconsistencies affecting their starters. Manager Aaron Boone's squad is expected to capitalize on a favorable matchup against lower-payroll Central Division teams, but they must be wary of the upstart Tigers. The Yankees, having dominated the regular season against Central teams, aim to seize this opportunity to make a deep postseason run and end their championship drought.