September 3, 2011 – Since the Division Series format started in 1995, only two AL teams have not participated, the Kansas City Royals and the Toronto Blue Jays. The number of appearances for the rest of the AL teams are listed below.
| Team | Division Series appearances |
|---|---|
| Yankees | 15 |
| Red Sox | 9 |
| Indians | 7 |
| Twins | 6 |
| Angels | 6 |
| A’s | 5 |
| Mariners | 4 |
| Rangers | 4 |
| White Sox | 3 |
| Orioles | 2 |
| Rays | 2 |
| Tigers | 1 |