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New York Yankees

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New York Yankees
2024 New York Yankees season
Established in 1913
Based in New York since 1902
Cap insignia
Major league affiliations


Retired numbers1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 20, 21, 23, 32, 37, 42, 42, 44, 46, 49, 51
Colors
  • Navy blue, white
       
Name
  • New York Yankees (1913–present)

Other nicknames
  • The Bronx Bombers, The Yanks, The Pinstripers, The Bronx Zoo
Ballpark
Major league titles
World Series titles (27)1923192719281932
1936193719381939
1941194319471949
1950195119521953
1956195819611962
1977197819961998
199920002009
AL Pennants (40)[1]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 • 2009
East Division titles (17)[2]1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1980
1981 • 1996 • 1998 • 1999
2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003
2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2009
2011
Wild card berths (4)1995 • 1997 • 2007 • 2010
[1] – In 1981, a players' strike in middle of the season forced the season to be split into two halves. New York had the best record in the East Division when play was stopped and was declared the first-half division winner. Per the year's playoff format, the Yankees beat the Brewers in the division series and defeated the A's in the ALCS.[1]
[2] – In 1994, a players' strike wiped out the last eight weeks of the season and all post-season. New York was in first place in the East Division by six and a half games when play was stopped. No official titles were awarded in 1994.[2]
Front office
Owner(s)Yankee Global Enterprises LLC
ManagerAaron Boone
General ManagerBrian Cashman
President of Baseball OperationsRandy Levine

The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in New York City, New York in the Bronx. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of the American League (AL) east division. They are one of two MLB teams based in New York City, the other being the National League's (NL) New York Mets. They won 27 World Series championships to date, more than any other team in the Major Leagues.[3][4] From 1923 to 2008, the Yankees home stadium had been Yankee Stadium. Currently, they are playing at their new Yankee Stadium.

The word "Yankee" (slang for "American") and the "Uncle Sam" top hat, make up part of what they are all about. As with the more common use of the term "Yankee", the team name is more often called "the Yanks". Their most commonly used "unofficial" nickname is "the Bronx Bombers", or simply "the Bombers". This nickname was given to them by the press a long time ago. It refers to their ability to hit home runs a lot (a home run is sometimes called a "bomb"). A less used nickname is "the Pinstripers", for their well-known uniform style.

The Yankees currently don't have a team captain. Derek Jeter retired after the 2014 season


The Yankees' current team ace is Geritt Cole.

The New York Yankees' main rival is the Boston Red Sox.

The Yankees' current team manager is Aaron Boone.

The Yankees' current General Manager is Brian Cashman.

The official fight song for the Yankees is "Here Come the Yankees".

After the game, they play Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York".

They have 22 retired numbers, more than any other teams in MLB. The number 42 was retired not only in the Yankees but also throughout Major League Baseball in honor of Jackie Robinson who broke the color barrier.

The Yankees were also the last team to repeat as World Series champions. They won three straight titles from 1998 to 2000.

References

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  1. "1981 Baseball Season". Editors of Publications International, Ltd. 3 September 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-22.
  2. "1994 Baseball Season". Editors of Publications International, Ltd. 3 September 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-21.
  3. "World Series Overview". mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  4. List of most World Series Championships from ESPN

Other websites

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Media related to New York Yankees at Wikimedia Commons

Further Reading

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Pinstripe Pride by Marty Appel