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

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 Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees begin a 3-game series Friday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.

The New York Yankees face the Baltimore Orioles in a regular season MLB game on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 (9/26/25) at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

The Yankees held serve last night, winning the first game of the year’s final series while the Blue Jays did the same. Over the final two days, New York needs to win one more game than Toronto, and while they’re trying to accomplish that task, their starter today is sub rosa auditioning for a potential Wild Card start.

The New York Yankees got off to a good start early against the Baltimore Orioles, and Giancarlo Stanton made MLB history in the process.

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton gave his take on what the club must do in the final series of the regular season.