The New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers have secured their spots in the 2024 MLB playoffs. The Yankees clinched their postseason berth with a 2-1 extra-innings victory over the Seattle Mariners, thanks to key performances by Anthony Rizzo and Nestor Cortes, and a bizarre baserunning error by Seattle's Julio Rodríguez. This marks the Yankees' 59th playoff appearance and their first since missing out last year. The Brewers clinched their spot following a loss by the Chicago Cubs, marking their third National League Central title in four years. Both teams now look ahead to their respective playoff runs, with the Yankees holding a five-game lead in the AL East and the Brewers having secured the NL Central.