The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions (East, Central and West divisions for the American League and National League, respectively). Four of its five teams are located in the Eastern United States and one in Eastern Canada. At the end of the MLB season, the team with the best record in the division earns one of the American League's four playoff spots. The most recent team to win this division was the Ne...
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The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions (East, Central and West divisions for the American League and National League, respectively). Four of its five teams are located in the Eastern United States and one in Eastern Canada. At the end of the MLB season, the team with the best record in the division earns one of the American League's four playoff spots. The most recent team to win this division was the New York Yankees in 2009.
The AL East has produced the wild-card team for the American League in 10 out of the 14 years that the wild-card has existed. The New York Yankees have traditionally dominated the Division.
‡ - In 1978, the New York Yankees ended up in a tie with the Boston Red Sox for the division championship, and won a 1-game playoff against Boston.
* - Due to the players' strike, the season was split. New York won the first half and defeated second-half champion Milwaukee (62-45) in the postseason.
§ - Due to the players' strike...
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