The Yankees' disappearing AL East lead
The Yankees' AL East lead/deficit graphed through Game 124. Credit: Newsday
After holding a 10-game lead in the American League East in mid-July, the Yankees had just a three-game edge over the Tampa Bay Rays heading into Thursday night. Here are some of the key moments in their rollercoaster ride through the standings (the image above is a game-by-game chart of the Yankees' rise and fall in the standings):
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