The 2002 American League Division Series (ALDS), the opening round of the American League side in Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 2002 postseason, began on Tuesday, October 1, and ended on Sunday, October 6, with the champions of the three AL divisions—along with a "wild card" team—participating in two best-of-five series. The teams were:(1) New York Yankees vs. (4) Anaheim Angels : Angels win series, 3–1. (2) Oakland Athletics vs. (3) Minnesota Twins : Twins win series, 3–2.