The race for the AL East is officially over, and it ended with a familiar face on top. The Baltimore Orioles were unable to defend their division title from last year, falling just short in 2024. Instead,

The New York Yankees won the AL East title for a first-round bye in the playoffs, dispatching the Baltimore Orioles with a 10-1 victory behind Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gerrit Cole

For the second time in three years, the New York Yankees are AL East champions. New York clinched the division title with Thursday's blowout win over the Baltimore Orioles (NY 10, BAL 1). The win also clinches a Wild Card Series bye and home-field advantage in the ALDS;