New York Yankees

Overview

The New York Yankees have played a total of 121 seasons. Their first season was in 1903, and their most recent season was in 2023.

Have the New York Yankees gone by any other names?

Yes. Between 1903 and 1912, the team was known as the New York Highlanders.
In 1913, the team changed their name to the New York Yankees.

What division do the New York Yankees play in?

The New York Yankees currently play in the East Division of the American League, aka the AL East.

What was the best start to a Yankees season?

The best start to a Yankees season was the 1933 New York Yankees, who started the season 7-0. The second best starts to a Yankees season was the 1927 New York Yankees and the 1992 New York Yankees, who both started the season at 6-0.

What was the worst start to a Yankees season?

The worst start to a Yankees season was the 1912 New York Highlanders, who started the season at 0-6. The second worst start to a season was the 1930 New York Yankees, who started the season with 5 losses. The third worst start to a season was the 1973 New York Yankees, who started the season with 4 losses.

When was the last time the Yankees were in the playoffs?

The New York Yankees last made the playoffs in 2022, when they lost the AL Championship Series. They've been in the playoffs a total of 58 times in their 121 seasons.

When was the last time the Yankees missed the playoffs?

The New York Yankees last missed the playoffs in 2023.

When was the last time the Yankees won a playoff series?

In 2022, the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Divisional Series.

When was the last time the Yankees won a postseason game?

The New York Yankees last won a postseason game on Oct 18, 2022, when they had a 5-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Divisional Series. Since then, the Yankees have lost 4 straight postseason games.

When was the last time the Yankees lost a playoff series?

In 2022, the New York Yankees lost to the Houston Astros in the AL Championship Series.

What years did the Yankees make the World Series?

The New York Yankees have appeared in the World Series 40 times, in 1921, 1922, 1923, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2009.

How many World Series have the Yankees won?

The New York Yankees won the World Series 27 times, in 1923, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1977, 1978, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2009.