Inside Yankees' ALCS celebrations after booking ticket to World Series

Start spreading the news! World Series baseball is officially returning to the Bronx for the first time in 15 years and the New York Yankees made sure to throw a fitting welcome home party. The Yankees were in a New York groove Saturday night as they toasted their American League Championship Series victory in style. Juan Soto's tenth inning, three-run blast sealed a 5-2 Game 5 win against the Cleveland Guardians and with it the American League pennant. And it's safe to say that the Pinstripes savored the moment. The triumph sparked wild celebrations in the visitors' clubhouse and back home in the Big Apple. After ending what felt like a never-ending World Series drought, the Yankees partied on the field as they danced, embraced each other and shared heartwarming moments with their families. Captain Aaron Judge, who is heading to the World Series for the first time in his career, was spotted sharing a hug with his father while also enjoying the moment with Soto's dad. Giancarlo Stanton, who has hit 10 home runs during the Yankees' playoff quest, was awarded ALCS MVP as his teammates chanted onstage behind him. However, the California native insisted New York's job wasn't finished yet. 'This ain't the trophy I want,' he told reporter Bryan Hoch on the field. 'I want the next one.' But before the Yankees could switch their focus to the Commissioner's Trophy, the party continued in the clubhouse. The Yankees donned their ski goggles and commemorative tshirts and popped the corks on the champagne. The MLB stars let the fizz spray as they doused each other in a boozy baseball baptism. However, manager Aaron Boone will be hoping that his stars can get over their hangovers swiftly with the World Series on the horizon. The Yankees will have a few days to recover as they wait to discover their opponent for the season finale. Either the Los Angeles Dodgers or city rival the New York Mets will stand in their way of World Series glory. Shohei Ohtani and co. currently lead the Mets 3-2 in the NLCS with a crucial do-or-die Game 6 clash for New York slated for Sunday night. Either team will present a blockbuster showdown for the Yankees, setting up yet another battle with their ancestral rivals or a second Subway Series in this century. Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to fire baseball's biggest brand back to the October main stage. Soto, who was acquired in a seven-player trade from San Diego in December, pushed the Bronx Bombers into position with one big swing. 'Obviously he put up an amazing season statistically speaking, but in the biggest moments, that's what he does,' said Yankees manager Aaron Boone. 'And it shouldn't be taken for granted.' The Yankees, who missed the playoffs a year ago, will try to win their 28th title against either the New York Mets or Los Angeles Dodgers. Game 6 of the NL Championship Series is on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. With the score tied 2-2 in the third consecutive tight game in three nights at Progressive Field, Austin Wells walked with one out in the 10th and Alex Verdugo followed with a grounder to Guardians second baseman Andrés Giménez, whose soft toss to the bag was dropped by rookie shortstop Brayan Rocchio for an error. Hunter Gaddis struck out Gleyber Torres and had Soto in a 1-2 count before New York's stylish outfielder, who fouled off four pitches, sent a towering shot over the wall in center.' 'Just an at-bat for the ages,' Boone said. Soto danced down the first-base line and paused to celebrate with his teammates before circling the bases. 'I was just saying to myself, `You're all over that guy. You're all over that guy. He ain't got anything,' said Soto, who moved alongside Boone as the only New York players to homer in an extra-inning, series-clinching win. Luke Weaver got the final three outs with Lane Thomas flying out to right field for the last one, which was caught by Soto - naturally.