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Who the Houston Astros might face in the MLB playoffs
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2023 MLB playoff picture: Bracket, standings, magic numbers, tiebreakers for baseball postseason - CBSSports.com
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Yankees clinch 2022 playoff berth with walk-off win over Red Sox
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Yankees beat Blue Jays to clinch AL East; Judge stays at 60
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Yankees clinch 2022 American League East title
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Yanks clinch AL East as Judge stalls; Cards claim NL Central
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Yankees must become better than Astros, and quickly
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New York Yankees Reflect on Season After Clinching Division Title - Sports Illustrated NY Yankees News, Analysis and More
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Aaron Judge's walk frenzy helps Yankees clinch AL East title vs Blue Jays
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MLB playoff field is set! Why 2022 postseason could be best ever - ESPN