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In the 2001 Major League Baseball season, the New York Yankees marked their 99th year with a notable performance. They emerged victorious in the American League Championship Series, defeating the Seattle Mariners with a decisive 4-1 series win. Despite this success, the Yankees faced a challenging opponent in the World Series, where they ultimately fell short against the Arizona Diamondbacks, losing the series 4-3. Concluding the season with an impressive record of 95 wins and 65 losses, the Yankees finished first in the American League East Division, underscoring their competitive prowess throughout the year.