The Orioles’ slog of a 2025 season is officially over after a 3-2 loss to the New York Yankees, who will play on in October.

The New York Yankees finished one win shy of repeating as AL East champions despite beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 Sunday behind a pair of Ben Rice home runs for a season-ending eight-game winning streak.

The New York Yankees were on track to finish one win shy of repeating as AL East champion and lose to Toronto on a tiebreaker despite beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 behind a pair of Ben Rice home runs for a season-ending eight-game winning streak.

The Yankees head to the Wild Card after falling short of the AL East crown, with Ben Rice’s breakout powering their postseason hopes.

For the Yankees to win the AL East, they must win today to sweep the Orioles, and the Rays must win up north at Toronto. Any other outcome and we’ll be back here Tuesday night for the opening game of the Wild Card Series. Game 162 often feels like the last day of school, but this one gives me the vibe that I have one last final to write.

The New York Yankees will face the Baltimore Orioles in a crucial showdown. Here are all the details about Game 2.

The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles play the second game of a 3-game series Saturday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Tony Mansolino remains in limbo as manager of the Baltimore Orioles.

Ben Rice’s second home run of the day, a solo shot in the bottom of the eighth inning, lifted the New York Yankees to a vital 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on the last day of the season. But eight straight wins to end the year still weren’t enough to win the division.