List of Eastern League champions
The
win–loss record over the full season qualified. The first and second half winners then competed in a best-of-five series to determine division champions. The division winners then played each other in a best-of-five series to determine a league champion.[1] As of 2022, the winners of each division from both the first and second halves of the season meet in a best-of-three division series, with the winners of the two division series meeting in a best-of-three championship series.[2]
The 2020 season was cancelled due to the
Double-A Northeast, a 12-team circuit divided into two divisions.[5] Prior to the 2022 season, MLB renamed the Double-A Northeast as the Eastern League, and it carried on the history of the league prior to reorganization.[6] In 2021, the Double-A Northeast held a best-of-five series between the top two teams in the league, regardless of division standings, to determine a league champion.[7]
League champions
- Score and finalist information is only presented when postseason play occurred. The lack of this information indicates a declared league champion.
Championship wins by team
Current EL teams appear in bold.
| Wins | Team | Championship years |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Binghamton Triplets | 1929, 1933, 1935, 1940, 1944, 1949, 1952, 1953, 1958, 1967 |
| 8 | Elmira Colonels/Pioneers/Royals | 1937, 1938, 1941, 1943, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1971 |
| 7 | Scranton Miners/Red Sox | 1926, 1936, 1939, 1942, 1946, 1948, 1951 |
| 6 | Harrisburg Senators | 1987, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| 6 | Akron Aeros/RubberDucks | 2003, 2005, 2009, 2012, 2016, 2021 |
| 5 | West Haven Yankees/A's |
1972, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1982 |
| 4 | Trenton Thunder | 2007, 2008, 2013, 2019 |
| 4 | Reading Fightin Phils (Reading Phillies) | 1968, 1973, 1995, 2001 |
| 4 | Williamsport Billies/Grays | 1923, 1924, 1934, 1960 |
| 3 | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | 2004, 2011, 2018 |
| 3 | Albany-Colonie Yankees | 1988, 1989, 1991 |
| 3 | Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Binghamton Mets) | 1992, 1994, 2014 |
| 3 | Bristol Red Sox | 1975, 1978, 1981 |
| 3 | Harrisburg Senators (NYPL) | 1927, 1928, 1931 |
| 3 | Springfield Giants | 1959, 1960, 1961 |
| 3 | Vermont Reds | 1984, 1985, 1986 |
| 3 | Wilkes-Barre Barons/Indians | 1930, 1932, 1950 |
| 2 | Albany Senators | 1945, 1954 |
| 2 | Altoona Curve | 2010, 2017 |
| 2 | New Britain Red Sox/Rock Cats | 1983, 2001 |
| 2 | York White Roses/Pirates | 1925, 1969 |
| 1 | Allentown Cardinals | 1955 |
| 1 | Bowie Baysox | 2015 |
| 1 | Charleston Indians | 1963 |
| 1 | Erie SeaWolves | 2023 |
| 1 | Holyoke Millers | 1980 |
| 1 | London Tigers | 1990 |
| 1 | New Haven Ravens |
2000 |
| 1 | Norwich Navigators |
2002 |
| 1 | Pittsfield Red Sox | 1965 |
| 1 | Portland Sea Dogs | 2006 |
| 1 | Reading Indians |
1957 |
| 1 | Schenectady Blue Jays | 1956 |
| 1 | Somerset Patriots | 2022 |
| 1 | Thetford Mines Pirates | 1974 |
| 1 | Utica Blue Sox | 1947 |
| 1 | Waterbury Pirates |
1970 |
Notes
- a Williamsport and York finished the season with identical win–loss records. York defeated Williamsport, 3–1, in a championship series to determine the champion.
- b Springfield and Williamsport were declared co-champions after inclement weather forced the cancellation of the playoffs.
- c York was declared champion after inclement weather forced the cancellation of the playoffs.
- d New Britain and Reading were declared co-champions after the playoffs were cancelled in the wake the September 11 terrorist attacks.
References
- "Past Champions". Eastern League. Minor League Baseball. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ Rosario, Bill (February 21, 2019). "Eastern League Moving To Split Season Format". Eastern League. Minor League Baseball. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
- ^ "MiLB Playoff Procedures". MiLB.com. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ a b "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved". Minor League Baseball. June 30, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ Reichard, Kevin (February 12, 2021). "Minor League Baseball Overhaul Unveiled". Ballpark Digest. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ Mayo, Jonathan (February 12, 2021). "MLB Announces New Minors Teams, Leagues". Major League Baseball. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "Historical League Names to Return in 2022". Minor League Baseball. March 16, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ Heneghan, Kelsie (July 1, 2021). "Playoffs Return to the Minor Leagues". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ Sheehan, Stephanie (September 24, 2021). "Naylor's Walk-off Secures Finals Sweep for Akron". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved October 8, 2021.