The New York Yankees celebrate after clinching the American League East title in a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

From left to right, New York Yankees' Alex Verdugo, Juan Soto and Aaron Judge celebrate after clinching the American League East title in a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, left, celebrates with teammates after clinching the American League East title in a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

The New York Yankees, including Aaron Judge, center top, celebrate after clinching the American League East title in a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cionel Pérez reacts after loading the bases during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

New York Yankees' Gerrit Cole takes the ball during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge (99) and Austin Wells, front right, celebrate after scoring against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)