The New York Yankees secured their spot in the ALCS with a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals in Game 4, thanks to ace Gerrit Cole's stellar performance. After a shaky start in Game 1, Cole rebounded with seven strong innings, allowing just one run and striking out four.

Despite a benches-clearing incident, the Yankees maintained focus, with key contributions from Juan Soto, Gleyber Torres, and Giancarlo Stanton. The Yankees are now set to face the winner of the ALDS between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium.

Salvador Perez's home run in the 4th inning sparked a 4-run rally for the Kansas City Royals, leading them to a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the Division Series.

Tommy Pham, Garrett Hampson, and Maikel Garcia contributed with key singles, while Carlos Rodon suffered the loss for New York. The series is now tied at one game each, with Game 3 set for Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium.

The Kansas City Royals squandered multiple leads against the New York Yankees, ultimately losing 6-5 in their AL Division Series opener. The Royals' pitching staff struggled significantly, issuing eight walks, a season high, which allowed the Yankees to capitalize and secure the win.

Manager Matt Quatraro noted that such a performance was uncharacteristic of the team. Pitchers Angel Zerpa and John Schreiber were particularly affected, giving up crucial bases-loaded walks that shifted momentum in favor of New York.

In a thrilling American League Division Series opener, the New York Yankees edged the Kansas City Royals 6-5, highlighted by Alex Verdugo's pivotal seventh-inning single and a crucial sliding catch.

The game featured five lead changes, a rarity in postseason play, as both teams struggled with pitching, with the Royals issuing eight walks. Gleyber Torres and MJ Melendez each contributed two-run homers, showcasing the back-and-forth nature of the contest.

Despite struggles from key players like Aaron Judge and Bobby Witt Jr., the Yankees managed to rally, with Verdugo's performance proving decisive. The series continues on Monday, promising more excitement as these two teams clash once again.

In a tense wild-card Game 2, the Baltimore Orioles faced the Kansas City Royals with the bases loaded and a chance to take control. However, after a promising game-tying home run, the Orioles faltered, failing to capitalize on the opportunity.

Adley Rutschman, the franchise catcher, struggled in a crucial at-bat, taking a hittable pitch and later grounding out. The Orioles' offense was lackluster throughout the series, managing only one run in 18 innings, leading to their early exit from the playoffs.

Despite the disappointment, manager Brandon Hyde remains optimistic about Rutschman's future potential as the team looks to rebound next season.