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The divisional round of playoffs began in 1995 when both leagues were divided into three divisions and a wild card team was included into the post-season format. The Division Series has been a best-of-five since its inception in 1995. Results for Division Series are listed below. Note: There was a division playoff round in 1981 when the season was interrupted by a strike.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Year Winner, Division Loser, Division Gms
1981 Oakland A's, West Kansas City Royals, West 3
New York Yankees, East Milwaukee Brewers, East 5
1995 Cleveland Indians, Central Boston Red Sox, East 3
Seattle Mariners, West New York Yankees, East (+) 5
1996 Baltimore Orioles, East (+) Cleveland Indians, Central 4
New York Yankees, East Texas Rangers, West 4
1997 Baltimore Orioles, East Seattle Mariners, West 4
Cleveland Indians, Central New York Yankees, East (+) 5
1998 Cleveland Indians, Central Boston Red Sox, East (+) 4
New York Yankees, East Texas Rangers, West 3
1999 Boston Red Sox, East (+) Cleveland Indians, Central 5
New York Yankees, East Texas Rangers, West 3
2000 Seattle Mariners, West (+) Chicago White Sox, Central 3
New York Yankees, East Oakland A's, West 5
2001 Seattle Mariners, West Cleveland Indians, Central 5
New York Yankees, East Oakland A's, West (+) 5
2002 Minnesota Twins, Central Oakland A's, West 5
Anaheim Angels, West (+) New York Yankees, East 4
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Year Winner, Division ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Divisional series results.(Illustration)