Yankees clinch postseason on walk-off as Caballero delivers

The New York Yankees clinched a postseason berth with a 3-2 walk-off victory over the Chicago White Sox, as José Caballero lined a humpback liner into center field to score Aaron Judge and end the game.

The win gives New York its eighth playoff appearance in nine seasons, and the crowd roared as the stadium sound system struggled to keep up with the roar. The White Sox, mired in last place, offered little resistance in a tense finish, but the Yankees' late-game surge earned the celebration.

Caballero's walk-off hit capped a resilient late-season push and gave the Yankees a victory that reflected their expanding confidence as October approaches. Judge, a centerpiece of the offense all season, watched Caballero deliver the decisive moment and moved a step closer to leading the club in high-leverage moments.

Inside the clubhouse, the celebration was loud and frantic. Players sprayed champagne, jumped around, and spoke of future opportunities. Cody Bellinger yelled above the din that the moment was a strong way to clinch the postseason but that the team still needed to keep pushing.

The victory underscored the team's status as one of the league's hottest as the schedule nears its end. After a period of ups and downs, New York has found a late-season rhythm that could serve them well in the postseason, where every game tightens the competition and can hinge on a single at-bat or one defensive play.

As the Yankees chase more than just a playoff berth, the organization has signaled that this group believes it can contend with the best in the league. The eighth appearance in nine years is a milestone and a reminder of the franchise's continuing ability to manufacture results in high-pressure moments.