Yanks dodge luxury tax for first time

The New York Yankees are set to achieve their goal of coming under baseball's luxury tax threshold for the first time since the penalty started in 2003.

The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals remain the only teams on track to pay the tax his year, according to Aug 31 figures compiled by the commissioner's office.

The Yankees' updated luxury tax payroll is $192.1 million, an increase from $178.8 million at the season's start.