These teams limped into the playoffs
October 13, 1996: Yankees defeat Baltimore, clinch AL pennant, Bronx Pinstripes
Dr. No: Dwight Gooden pitches first no-hitter of career with Yankees – New York Daily News
Derek Jeter's road to the Hall: A rocky start in Greensboro
Charlie Hayes recalls 1996 World Series-clinching catch at Yankees' Old Timers' Day – New York Daily News
Yankees clinch AL East, finish job after 'keeping their blinders on' during long stretch of bad baseball
The 2000 Yankees overcame late-season swoon to win Subway Series - Pinstripe Alley
Brewers vs Yankees (9-25-1996)
Yankees Clinch: memories, Bronx Pinstripes
Yankees eliminated from playoff contention with 7-1 loss to Diamondbacks
Yankees clinch AL East title, first-round bye
September 25, 1996-Brewers vs. Yankees (Game 1 DH) (WABC Radio)
Yankees Clinch A.L. East With Sweep of Red Sox - The New York Times