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Yankees clinch AL East, first-round bye in 2022 MLB playoffs
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Yankees clinch AL East with 5-2 win over Blue Jays, secure playoff
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Yankees clinch 2022 playoff berth with walk-off win over Red Sox
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Baltimore Orioles Win The AL East
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MLB playoff picture: Dodgers dominating at final-quarter pole
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MLB standings 2022: Updated playoff bracket, magic numbers as of
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Aaron Judge's four walks help Yankees clinch AL East championship
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Yankees Clinch Playoff Berth – Beat Red Sox 5-4 in 10 Innings
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Blue Jays clinch playoff berth with Orioles' loss to Red Sox
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MLB playoff field is set! Why 2022 postseason could be best ever
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Houston Astros wrap up 5th AL West title in last 6 years
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Yankees clinch 2022 American League East title