Orioles reset: Yankees series offers early test after light AL East slate to open season

One month into the 2024 season, the Orioles and New York Yankees have separated themselves as the early leaders atop the American League East.

That’s not necessarily a reflection of the standings, which mean little in April. It’s because the Orioles (17-10) have built off the foundation of young talent they’ve established the past two seasons while the Yankees (19-10) have returned to displaying the type of dominance that helped them reach the playoffs six straight years before 2023. Both...