For the first time in years, the Tampa Bay Rays are the kings of the American League East Division again. With their 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, the Rays officially took the flag in the AL East.

Despite a series loss to the San Diego Padres over the weekend, the New York Yankees' hopes of pursuing the AL East title are not done yet.

The American League East is probably going to send three teams to the playoffs. The only questions are which ones, and in what arrangement?

The American League East is shaping up to be fiercely competitive, with all teams potentially in contention. Among the noteworthy topics discussed, the Boston Red Sox were highlighted for their struggles, sparking concerns as they linger near the last place.

Entering this day-night doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, the math is pretty simple. With one win, the Tampa Bay Rays are the AL East champs and the Yankees are officially a wild card entry, likely to host the Boston Red Sox in a best-of-three next week.

There is, mathematically, still a chance, and for the Yankees to keep their division dreams alive, they will have to sweep the Rays over a four-game series in the Bronx this week.

The New York Yankees are chasing the Rays, and they have a perfect opportunity to make up ground with four games starting Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.