season series with the Red Sox. The Yankees finished the season tied for third with the Baltimore Orioles. The 2020 season was shortened to 60 games by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Yankees finished the season tied for second with the Boston Red Sox. Since both teams qualified for the American League Wild Card Game, the tie had to be broken to determine home-field advantage. The Red Sox were designated the first wild card, and the Yankees were designated the second wild card, based on the Red Sox having won the season series between the teams, 10 games to 9. References General Specific Major League Baseball teams seasons Seasons