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American League East

The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's

Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball is the highest level of play in American professional baseball. Specifically, Major League Baseball refers to the organization that operates the National League and the American League, by means of a joint organizational structure that has developed gradually between them since 1903 ....
six divisions. Four of its five teams are located in the Eastern United States

Eastern United States

The Eastern Half of The United States, the American East, or simply the East is traditionally defined as the states east of the Mississippi River....
and one in Eastern Canada

Eastern Canada

Eastern Canada is generally considered to be the region of Canada east of Manitoba, consisting of the following provinces and territories of Canada:...
. At the end of the MLB season, the team with the best record in the division earns one of the American League

American League

The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada....
's four playoff

Playoff

A playoff or final in sports is a game or series of games played after the regular season is over with the goal of determining a league champion, or a similar accolade....
spots. The most recent team to win this division was the Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Florida, and the reigning 2008 American League Championship Series....
in .

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.

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Time period

Lineup

Changes from previous setup

1969-1971

Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Washington Senators

Creation of division due to 1969 expansion

1972-1976

Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees

Washington franchise moved to Dallas/Ft.

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The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's

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Eastern United States

The Eastern Half of The United States, the American East, or simply the East is traditionally defined as the states east of the Mississippi River....
and one in Eastern Canada

Eastern Canada

American League

Playoff

Tampa Bay Rays

Current members

Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball based in Baltimore. They are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....
- Founding member
Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park....
- Founding member
New York Yankees
New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....
- Founding member
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Florida, and the reigning 2008 American League Championship Series....
- Joined in as an expansion team (as Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball 's American League....
- Joined in as an expansion team

Former members

Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians

The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball based in Cleveland, Ohio, Ohio. They are in the American League Central of Major League Baseball's American League....
- Founding member; currently in AL Central
American League Central

The American League Central is one of three division in Major League Baseball's American League. The division was formed in the 1994 realignment....
Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit, Michigan in ....
- Founding member, stayed through ; currently in AL Central
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers, commonly referred to as "The Brew Crew" or simply "The Crew" by sports writers and fans, are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League....
- Joined in , stayed through ; currently in NL Central
National League Central

The National League Central Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. It was created in 1994, merging two teams from the National League West and three teams from the National League East divisions of the National League....
Washington Senators
Texas Rangers (baseball)

The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball based in Arlington, Texas, representing the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex area. The Rangers are a member of the American League West of Major League Baseball's American League....
- Founding member, stayed through ; moved to Arlington, Texas
Arlington, Texas

Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, Texas within the Dallas?Fort Worth Metroplex. According to a U.S Census Bureau release, as of July 1, 2007 Arlington has an estimated population of 371,038....
in 1972 (Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)

The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball based in Arlington, Texas, representing the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex area. The Rangers are a member of the American League West of Major League Baseball's American League....
); currently in AL West
American League West

The American League West is one of three division in Major League Baseball's American League. The division currently has four teams, but it has had as many as seven teams before the 1994 realignment....

Division lineups

Time period	Lineup	Changes from previous setup
1969-1971	Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Washington Senators	Creation of division due to 1969 expansion
1972-1976	Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees	Washington franchise moved to Dallas/Ft. Worth, became Texas and moved into AL West American League West The American League West is one of three division in Major League Baseball's American League. The division currently has four teams, but it has had as many as seven teams before the 1994 realignment.... , trading divisions with Milwaukee
1977-1993	Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays	Toronto added in 1977 expansion
1994-1997	Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays	Due to 1994 realignment, Cleveland and Milwaukee moved to newly-created AL Central American League Central The American League Central is one of three division in Major League Baseball's American League. The division was formed in the 1994 realignment....
1998-present	Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Rays, Toronto Blue Jays	Tampa Bay added in 1998 expansion with Detroit moving to AL Central

AL East champions by year

Year	Winner	Record	%	Playoffs
1969	Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball based in Baltimore. They are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	109-53	.673	Lost World Series 1969 World Series The 1969 World Series was played between the New York Mets and the Baltimore Orioles, with the Mets prevailing in five games to accomplish one of the greatest upsets in Series history, as that particular Orioles List of baseball jargon #squad was considered to be one of the finest ever.... to New York New York Mets The New York Mets are a professional baseball based in Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York. The Mets are a member of the National League East of Major League Baseball's National League.... , 4-1
1970	Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball based in Baltimore. They are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	108-54	.667	Won World Series 1970 World Series The 1970 World Series matched the American League champion Baltimore Orioles against the National League champion Cincinnati Reds, with the Orioles winning in five games.... over Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. They are members of the National League Central of the National League.... , 4-1
1971	Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball based in Baltimore. They are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	101-57	.639	Lost World Series 1971 World Series The 1971 World Series matched the defending champion Baltimore Orioles against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with the Pirates winning in seven games. Game 4, played in Pittsburgh, was the first-ever World Series game scheduled to be played at night.... to Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania. They play in the National League Central of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions and played in the first one.... , 4-3
1972	Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit, Michigan in ....	86-70	.551	Lost ALCS 1972 American League Championship Series The American League Championship Series took place between October 7 and October 12 of . The Oakland Athletics played the Detroit Tigers for the right to go to the 1972 World Series, with the Athletics coming out on top in the five-game series, 3?2.... to Oakland Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the American League West of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 3-2
1973	Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball based in Baltimore. They are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	97-65	.599	Lost ALCS 1973 American League Championship Series The American League Championship Series took place between October 6 and October 11, 1973. The Oakland Athletics defeated the Baltimore Orioles, three games to two.... to Oakland Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the American League West of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 3-2
1974	Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball based in Baltimore. They are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	91-71	.562	Lost ALCS 1974 American League Championship Series The American League Championship Series was a best-of-five matchup between the Eastern Division Champion Baltimore Orioles and the Western Division Champion Oakland Athletics.... to Oakland Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the American League West of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 3-1
1975	Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park....	95-65	.594	Lost World Series 1975 World Series The 1975 World Series was between the Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds. It was ranked as the second greatest World Series by ESPN. Cincinnati won the series four games to three.... to Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. They are members of the National League Central of the National League.... , 4-3
1976	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	97-62	.610	Lost World Series 1976 World Series The 1976 World Series matched the defending champion Cincinnati Reds of the National League against the New York Yankees of the American League, with the Reds List of baseball jargon #sweep the Series to repeat.... to Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. They are members of the National League Central of the National League.... , 4-0
1977	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	100-62	.617	Won World Series 1977 World Series The 1977 World Series matched the returning American League champion New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers of the National League, with the Yankees winning the Series in six games.... over Los Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles, USA. The team is in the Western Division of the National League. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of names before becoming the Brooklyn Dodgers circa 1911.... , 4-2
1978	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League.... ‡	100-63	.613	Won World Series 1978 World Series The 1978 World Series matched the defending champion New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a rematch of the 1977 World Series, with the Yankees winning in six games to repeat as champions.... over Los Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles, USA. The team is in the Western Division of the National League. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of names before becoming the Brooklyn Dodgers circa 1911.... , 4-2
1979	Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball based in Baltimore. They are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	102-57	.642	Lost World Series 1979 World Series The 1979 World Series matched the National League's Pittsburgh Pirates against the American League's Baltimore Orioles , with the Pirates coming back from a three games to one deficit to win the Series in seven games.... to Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania. They play in the National League Central of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions and played in the first one.... , 4-3
1980	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	103-59	.636	Lost ALCS 1980 American League Championship Series The American League Championship Series faced the 97?65 Kansas City Royals against the team that had defeated them three straight years in the ALCS from 1976?1978, the 103?59 New York Yankees.... to Kansas City Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the American League Central of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 3-0
1981	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League.... *	59-48	.551	Lost World Series 1981 World Series The 1981 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking their third meeting in the Series in five years. The Dodgers won the Series in six games for their first title since 1965 World Series, and their first victory over the Yankees since 1963 World Series.... to Los Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles, USA. The team is in the Western Division of the National League. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of names before becoming the Brooklyn Dodgers circa 1911.... , 4-2
1982	Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee Brewers The Milwaukee Brewers, commonly referred to as "The Brew Crew" or simply "The Crew" by sports writers and fans, are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League....	95-67	.586	Lost World Series 1982 World Series The 1982 World Series matched the St. Louis Cardinals against the Milwaukee Brewers, with the Cardinals winning in seven games.The Cardinals won the National League East division by three games over the Philadelphia Phillies, then defeated the Atlanta Braves, three games to none, in the National League Championship Series.... to St. Louis St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the National League Central in the National League of Major League Baseball.... , 4-3
1983	Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball based in Baltimore. They are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	98-64	.605	Won World Series 1983 World Series The 1983 World Series matched the American League champion Baltimore Orioles against the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies, with the Orioles winning four games to one.... over Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and are the reigning 2008 World Series champions.... , 4-1
1984	Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit, Michigan in ....	104-58	.642	Won World Series 1984 World Series The 1984 World Series began on October 9 and ended on October 14, 1984. The American League champion Detroit Tigers played against the National League champion San Diego Padres, with the Tigers winning the series 4 games to 1.... over San Diego San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California since their founding in 1969. They play in the National League West.... , 4-1
1985	Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Blue Jays The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball 's American League....	99-62	.615	Lost ALCS 1985 American League Championship Series The American League Championship Series was played between the Kansas City Royals and the Toronto Blue Jays from October 8 to October 16. Major League Baseball decided to extend the Championship Series in both leagues to a best-of-seven format starting with this year, and it proved pivotal in the outcome of the ALCS.... to Kansas City Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the American League Central of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 4-3
1986	Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park....	95-66	.590	Lost World Series 1986 World Series The 1986 World Series pitted the New York Mets against the Boston Red Sox. It was cited in the legend of the "Curse of the Bambino" to explain the error by Bill Buckner in Game 6 that allowed the Mets to extend the series to a 7th game.... to New York New York Mets The New York Mets are a professional baseball based in Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York. The Mets are a member of the National League East of Major League Baseball's National League.... , 4-3
1987	Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit, Michigan in ....	98-64	.605	Lost ALCS 1987 American League Championship Series The American League Championship Series pitted the Minnesota Twins, the AL West champions, against the Detroit Tigers, the AL East champions. Minnesota won the Series 4 games to 1, en route to winning the 1987 World Series 4 games to 3 over the St.... to Minnesota Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The Twins are a member of the American League Central of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 4-1
1988	Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park....	89-73	.549	Lost ALCS 1988 American League Championship Series The American League Championship Series was a best-of-seven series that pitted the Eastern Division Champion Boston Red Sox against the Western Division Champion Oakland Athletics.... to Oakland Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the American League West of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 4-0
1989	Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Blue Jays The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball 's American League....	89-73	.549	Lost ALCS 1989 American League Championship Series The American League Championship Series was played between the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays from October 3 to October 8. A dominant Oakland team took the Series 4 games to 1, en route to a sweep of their cross-bay rivals, the San Francisco Giants, in a 1989 World Series marred by the destructive Loma Prieta earthquake.... to Oakland Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the American League West of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 4-1
1990	Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park....	88-74	.543	Lost ALCS 1990 American League Championship Series The American League Championship Series was a best-of-seven series that matched the Eastern Division champion Boston Red Sox against the Western Division champion Oakland Athletics.... to Oakland Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the American League West of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 4-0
1991	Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Blue Jays The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball 's American League....	91-71	.562	Lost ALCS 1991 American League Championship Series The 1991 in baseball American League Championship Series was played between the Minnesota Twins and the Toronto Blue Jays from October 8 to October 13.... to Minnesota Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The Twins are a member of the American League Central of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 4-1
1992	Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Blue Jays The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball 's American League....	96-66	.593	Won World Series 1992 World Series The 1992 World Series was the first Series ever played outside the United States. It pitted the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays against the National League champion Atlanta Braves.... over Atlanta Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the National League East of Major League Baseball's National League.... , 4-2
1993	Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Blue Jays The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball 's American League....	95-67	.586	Won World Series 1993 World Series The 1993 World Series was the second Series in a row played outside the United States and the second to be won by a team outside of the USA. It pitted the defending champion Toronto Blue Jays of the American League against the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies.... over Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and are the reigning 2008 World Series champions.... , 4-2
	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League.... §	70-43	.619	No Playoffs
	Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park....	86-58	.597	Lost ALDS 1995 American League Division Series The American League Division Series , the opening round of the 1995 American League playoffs, began on Tuesday, October 3, and ended on Sunday, October 8, with the champions of the three AL divisions – along with a "wild card" team – participating in two best-of-five series.... to Cleveland Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball based in Cleveland, Ohio, Ohio. They are in the American League Central of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 3-0
1996	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	92-70	.568	Won World Series 1996 World Series The 1996 World Series matched the defending champion Atlanta Braves against the New York Yankees, with the Yankees winning in six games to capture their first championship since 1978 World Series, and their 23rd overall.... over Atlanta Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the National League East of Major League Baseball's National League.... , 4-2
1997	Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball based in Baltimore. They are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	98-64	.605	Lost ALCS 1997 American League Championship Series The 1997 in baseball American League Championship Series pitted the Cleveland Indians, who won coming back against the defending World Series champion New York Yankees in the 1997 American League Division Series, and the Baltimore Orioles, who went wire-to-wire and beat the Seattle Mariners in the Division Series.... to Cleveland Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball based in Cleveland, Ohio, Ohio. They are in the American League Central of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 4-2
1998	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	114-48	.704	Won World Series 1998 World Series The 1998 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the San Diego Padres . The Yankees swept the Series in four games to capture their second championship in three years, and their 24th overall.... over San Diego San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California since their founding in 1969. They play in the National League West.... , 4-0
1999	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	98-64	.605	Won World Series 1999 World Series The 1999 World Series of Major League Baseball featured a rematch between the defending champions New York Yankees against the Atlanta Braves during the month of October, with the Yankees List of baseball jargon #sweep the Series in four games for their second title in a row and 25th overall.... over Atlanta Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the National League East of Major League Baseball's National League.... , 4-0
2000	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	87-74	.540	Won World Series 2000 World Series The 2000 World Series featured a crosstown matchup between the two-time defending champion New York Yankees and the New York Mets, with the Yankees winning 4 games to 1 for their third straight championship and 26th overall.... over New York New York Mets The New York Mets are a professional baseball based in Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York. The Mets are a member of the National League East of Major League Baseball's National League.... , 4-1
2001	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	95-65	.594	Lost World Series 2001 World Series The 2001 World Series took place between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees. The Diamondbacks won the the best-of-seven series four games to three.... to Arizona Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball based in Phoenix, Arizona. They play in the National League West of Major League Baseball's National League.... , 4-3
2002	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	103-58	.640	Lost ALDS 2002 American League Division Series The American League Division Series , the opening round of the 2002 American League playoffs, began on Tuesday, October 1, and ended on Sunday, October 6, with the champions of the three AL divisions – along with a "wild card" team – participating in two best-of-five series.... to Anaheim, 3-1
2003	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	101-61	.623	Lost World Series 2003 World Series The 2003 World Series marked the 99th MLB World Series event. The Florida Marlins defeated the New York Yankees in six games, 4–2.... to Florida Florida Marlins The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball based in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise, the Marlins are a member of the National League East of Major League Baseball's National League.... , 4-2
2004	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	101-61	.623	Lost ALCS 2004 American League Championship Series The American League Championship Series was a Major League Baseball playoff series played between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. The series started on October 12, 2004 and ended one minute after midnight Eastern Time on October 21.... to Boston Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park.... , 4-3
2005	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League.... ††	95-67	.586	Lost ALDS 2005 American League Division Series The American League Division Series , the opening round of the 2005 American League playoffs, began on Tuesday, October 4, and ended on Monday, October 10, with the champions of the three AL divisions ? along with a "wild card" team ? participating in two best-of-five series.... to Los Angeles, 3-2
2006	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	97-65	.599	Lost ALDS 2006 American League Division Series The American League Division Series , the opening round of the 2006 American League playoffs, began on Tuesday, October 3, and ended on Saturday, October 7, with the champions of the three AL divisions – along with a "Wild card " team – participating in two best-of-five series.... to Detroit Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit, Michigan in .... , 3-1
2007	Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park....	96-66	.593	Won World Series 2007 World Series The 2007 World Series, the 103rd edition of Major League Baseball's World Series, began on Wednesday, October 24 and ended on Sunday, October 28.... over Colorado Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado, Colorado. Established in 1993 Colorado Rockies season, the Rockies play in the National League West of the National League.... , 4-0
2008	Tampa Bay Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Florida, and the reigning 2008 American League Championship Series....	97-65	.599	Lost World Series 2008 World Series The 2008 World Series was the 104th World Series between the American League and National Leagues for the championship of Major League Baseball.... to Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and are the reigning 2008 World Series champions.... , 4-1

‡ - 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

1981 baseball strike

The 1981 in baseball Major League Baseball Strike action was the fifth work stoppage in Major League Baseball since the 1972 Major League Baseball strike....
, the season was split. New York won the first half and defeated second-half champion Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers, commonly referred to as "The Brew Crew" or simply "The Crew" by sports writers and fans, are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League....
(62-45) in the postseason.

§ - Due to the players' strike

1994 baseball strike

The 1994 in baseball Major League baseball Strike action was the eighth Strike action in baseball history, as well as the fourth in-season work stoppage in 23 years....
starting August 12, no official winner was awarded. New York was leading at the strike.

†† - The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees finished the 2005 season tied for first place with identical records. New York won the season series against Boston and was awarded the tie-breaker; Boston was awarded the wild card berth. Had a team from another division won the wild card, a one game playoff would have decided the division champion.

The Cleveland Indians

Cleveland Indians

The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball based in Cleveland, Ohio, Ohio. They are in the American League Central of Major League Baseball's American League....
were the only team to not win the AL East before the 1994 division realignment.

AL East titles won by team

Team	Championship(s)	Last Year Won
New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	15	2006
Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball based in Baltimore. They are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	8	1997
Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park....	6	2007
Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Blue Jays The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball 's American League....	5	1993
Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit, Michigan in .... †	3	1987
Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee Brewers The Milwaukee Brewers, commonly referred to as "The Brew Crew" or simply "The Crew" by sports writers and fans, are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League.... *	1	1982
Tampa Bay Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Florida, and the reigning 2008 American League Championship Series....	1	2008

* - Left division in 1994
† - Left division in 1998

Wild Card winners produced

Year	Winner	Record	%	GB	Playoffs
1995	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	79-65	.549	7	Lost ALDS American League Division Series In Major League Baseball, the American League Division Series determines which two teams from the American League will advance to the American League Championship Series.... to Seattle Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the American League West of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 3-2
1996	Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball based in Baltimore. They are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	88-74	.543	4	Lost ALCS American League Championship Series In Major League Baseball, the American League Championship Series , played in October, is a playoff round that determines the winner of the American League pennant.... to New York New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 4-1
1997	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	96-66	.593	2	Lost ALDS American League Division Series In Major League Baseball, the American League Division Series determines which two teams from the American League will advance to the American League Championship Series.... to Cleveland Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball based in Cleveland, Ohio, Ohio. They are in the American League Central of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 3-2
1998	Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park....	92-70	.568	22	Lost ALDS American League Division Series In Major League Baseball, the American League Division Series determines which two teams from the American League will advance to the American League Championship Series.... to Cleveland Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball based in Cleveland, Ohio, Ohio. They are in the American League Central of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 3-1
1999	Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park....	94-68	.580	4	Lost ALCS American League Championship Series In Major League Baseball, the American League Championship Series , played in October, is a playoff round that determines the winner of the American League pennant.... to New York New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 4-1
2003	Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park....	95-67	.586	6	Lost ALCS American League Championship Series In Major League Baseball, the American League Championship Series , played in October, is a playoff round that determines the winner of the American League pennant.... to New York New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 4-3
2004	Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park....	98-64	.605	3	Won World Series 2004 World Series The 2004 World Series was the Major League Baseball championship series for the 2004 Major League Baseball season. It was the 100th World Series and featured the American League champion Boston Red Sox against the National League champion St.... over St. Louis St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the National League Central in the National League of Major League Baseball.... , 4-0
2005	Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park....	95-67	.586	0	Lost ALDS American League Division Series In Major League Baseball, the American League Division Series determines which two teams from the American League will advance to the American League Championship Series.... to Chicago Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a Major North American professional sports teams baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox presently play in the American League's American League Central in Major League Baseball.... , 3-0
2007	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	94-68	.580	2	Lost ALDS American League Division Series In Major League Baseball, the American League Division Series determines which two teams from the American League will advance to the American League Championship Series.... to Cleveland Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball based in Cleveland, Ohio, Ohio. They are in the American League Central of Major League Baseball's American League.... , 3-1
2008	Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park....	95-67	.586	2	Lost ALCS American League Championship Series In Major League Baseball, the American League Championship Series , played in October, is a playoff round that determines the winner of the American League pennant.... to Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Florida, and the reigning 2008 American League Championship Series.... , 4-3

American League East

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AL East champions by year

AL East titles won by team

Wild Card winners produced

See also