The New York Yankees are officially the top seed on the American League playoff bracket. Despite missing out on a chance to earn it themselves against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the afternoon, they secured such an honor when the Cleveland Guardians dropped a 4-3 decision to the Houston Astros on Saturday night.

Anthony Rizzo's health took a hit just before the start of postseason play. Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reported that the New York Yankees first baseman

Anthony Rizzo suffered fractures of the fourth and fifth fingers on his right hand during the Yankees' loss to the Pirates.