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MLB altered its playoff structure in 1969 and established the League Championship Series. The LCS is a showdown between the winners of the Division Series to determine which team will represent its respective league - American League and National League - in the World Series. Baseball expanded both the ALCS and NLCS in 1985, from a best-of-five series to a best-of-seven format. The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians in the 2024 ALCS. In 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees in a 3-1 ALDS series to reach the 2025 ALCS. The Seattle Mariners defeated the Detroit Tigers in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in MLB history to punch their ticket to the 2025 ALCS. Here's a look at notable stats from ALCS history: Franchise with the most appearances New York Yankees, 19 Franchise with the most games New York Yankees, 99 Franchise with the most wins New York Yankees, 54 Franchise with the most series wins New York Yankees, 12 Franchise with the fewest series wins Seattle Mariners, 0 (reached the ALCS in 1995, 2000, 2001, and 2025) Player with the most games Derek Jeter, 54 Player with the most at bats Derek Jeter, 226 Player with the highest batting average Fred Lynn, .517 Player with the most hits Derek Jeter, 58 Player with the most home runs Manny Ramirez, 10 Player with the most RBIs Bernie Williams, 33 Player with the most runs Derek Jeter, 32 Player with the most stolen bases Rickey Henderson, 16 Pitcher with the most games Mariano Rivera, 33 Pitcher with the most wins Dave Stewart, 8 Pitcher with the most losses Doyle Alexander, 4 Pitcher with the most saves Mariano Rivera, 13 Pitcher with the lowest ERA Blue Moon Odom, 0.40 Pitcher with the most strikeouts Mike Mussina, 66 Manager with the most wins Joe Torre, 27 (6-1 in seven ALCS appearances with the Yankees) All-time winners list 2024 - New York Yankees 2023 - Texas Rangers 2022 - Houston Astros 2021 - Houston Astros 2020 - Tampa Bay Rays 2019 - Houston Astros 2018 - Boston Red Sox 2017 - Houston Astros 2016 - Cleveland Indians 2015 - Kansas City Royals 2014 - Kansas City Royals 2013 - Boston Red Sox 2012 - Detroit Tigers 2011 - Texas Rangers 2010 - Texas Rangers 2009 - New York Yankees 2008 - Tampa Bay Rays 2007 - Boston Red Sox 2006 - Detroit Tigers 2005 - Chicago White Sox 2004 - Boston Red Sox 2003 - New York Yankees 2002 - Anaheim Angels 2001 - New York Yankees 2000 - New York Yankees 1999 - New York Yankees 1998 - New York Yankees 1997 - Cleveland Indians 1996 - New York Yankees 1995 - Cleveland Indians 1993 - Toronto Blue Jays 1992 - Toronto Blue Jays 1991 - Minnesota Twins 1990 - Oakland Athletics 1989 - Oakland Athletics 1988 - Oakland Athletics 1987 - Minnesota Twins 1986 - Boston Red Sox 1985 - Kansas City Royals 1984 - Detroit Tigers 1983 - Baltimore Orioles 1982 - Milwaukee Brewers 1981 - New York Yankees 1980 - Kansas City Royals 1979 - Baltimore Orioles 1978 - New York Yankees 1977 - New York Yankees 1976 - New York Yankees 1975 - Boston Red Sox 1974 - Oakland Athletics 1973 - Oakland Athletics 1972 - Oakland Athletics 1971 - Baltimore Orioles 1970 - Baltimore Orioles 1969 - Baltimore Orioles
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