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The New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals are gearing up for a thrilling three-game series, with both teams fighting for a spot in the playoffs. As of late August 2025, the Yankees are tied in the American League Wild Card standings with the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners [1].
The Yankees, currently with a record of around 67-57, are in a challenging position in the wild-card race. They have a favorable remaining schedule and key upcoming series against the Red Sox, which could be pivotal for their Wild Card and division position [1][2].
Key players for the Yankees in this stretch include Aaron Judge, who recently recorded his first multi-hit game since the All-Star break in a win against the Cardinals [4]. Ben Rice also had a standout performance, homering and recording a career-high 7 RBIs in the same game [4]. Ryan McMahon also made an impact, hitting his first homer since being acquired by the Yankees in that game [4]. Starting pitchers like Max Fried, Nathan Eovaldi, and Jacob deGrom remain critical to the Yankees’ playoff hopes [3][4]. The bullpen closer role, which has been in flux, is another area they need to stabilize to strengthen their position.
On the other hand, the St. Louis Cardinals are not in the Wild Card picture and seem to be struggling this season. They had a recent series loss to the Yankees and are suffering from poor pitching stats, being 25th in rotation ERA and 29th in strikeout rate [3][4]. Their offense also struggled in July, undermining any late-season surge prospects [3]. Notable players for the Cardinals include Masyn Winn, who hit a three-run homer against the Yankees [4], and Nolan Gorman, who hit a two-run homer in the same game [4].
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References
- ESPN
- bet365 Sportsbook
- MLB.com
- CBS Sports
- The Yankees, vying for a playoff spot, have key series ahead, particularly against the Red Sox, as both teams jostle in the American League Wild Card standings.
- Despite struggling this season, the Cardinals face the Yankees in a crucial series, with their Wild Card hopes rapidly fading, while the Yankees continue to vie for a spot.
