"The Yankees finished last year with a 94-68 record, tied with the Blue Jays for the best record in the AL East and the American League as a whole. An 18-7 record in September and an eight-game win streak to close the season put a bunch of pressure on the Blue Jays to keep winning. Unfortunately for the Yankees, though, a 5-8 record against the Jays swung the tiebreaker in Toronto's favour."
"Judge slugged 53 home runs with 114 RBIs, accompanying a ridiculous .331/.457/.688 slash line. While the slash line numbers led all of baseball, his home run and RBI totals were rivalled by Cal Raleigh of the Mariners, making for good MVP discourse among baseball fans. In the end, however, it was Judge who emerged victorious."
"Six other Yankees hitters eclipsed the 20-home run mark, including Trent Grisham, who kept the Juan Soto trade in a positive light. Grisham had a career year, doubling his previous single-season home run career-high with 34 homers, 74 RBIs, and an .811 OPS."
The Yankees matched the Blue Jays' 94-68 record in 2025, finishing tied for the best record in the AL East and American League. Despite a strong September finish and eight-game winning streak, New York lost the division tiebreaker due to a 5-8 record against Toronto, forcing a Wild Card appearance. They defeated the Red Sox in three games before losing to the Blue Jays in the ALDS, being outscored 34-19. Aaron Judge won his third MVP award in four seasons with 53 home runs, 114 RBIs, and a .331/.457/.688 slash line. Supporting contributors included six other hitters exceeding 20 home runs, notably Trent Grisham with a career-high 34 homers, 74 RBIs, and an .811 OPS.
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