The Yankees have yet to clinch a playoff berth, but Joe Girardi says the team's goal is to capture the No. 1 overall seed in the American League.

The No. 1 seed will play the winner of a one-game Wild Card playoff game, which is believed to be an advantage.

Girardi said that the new playoff format puts a greater importance on winning the division to avoid playing in the one-game Wildcard playoff.