The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the Bronx, New York City. They are among the most successful and well-known franchises in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. They were originally established in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles, but moved to New York in 1903 and were eventually renamed the Yankees in 1913. Currently, the Yankees are owned by Yankee Global Enterprises, a limited liability company controlled by the family of the late George Steinbrenner. Steinbrenner acquired the team from CBS in 1973. The Yankees play their home games at Yankee Stadium, a notable venue that opened in 2009, replacing the original Yankee Stadium known as "The House That Ruth Built."
They hold the record for the most American League East Division titles with 20, the most American League pennants with 40, and the most World Series championships with 27. These achievements make the Yankees one of the most successful teams in MLB. According to Forbes, as of 2023, the Yankees are considered the second most valuable sports franchise in the world, with an estimated worth of approximately $7.1 billion, The only sports franchise ranked higher is the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.
New York Yankees' last World Series title
The last time the New York Yankees secured the World Series title was in 2009 when they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in a six-game series. This victory marked their 27th championship, establishing them as the team with the most titles in Major League Baseball history. The roster featured prominent figures like Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, and Mariano Rivera, and new additions such as Mark Teixeira and CC Sabathia. Managed by Joe Girardi, the Yankees concluded their regular season with 103 wins and 59 losses, earning them the American League East division.
During the playoffs, they defeated the Minnesota Twins in the ALDS followed by beating the Los Angeles Angels in the ALCS to reach the World Series against defending champions Philadelphia.
In the final showdown, New York emerged victorious after six games. Hideki Matsui earned World Series MVP honors due to his performance, highlighted by six RBIs in Game 6, as he helped lead his team to a 4-2 series win over Philadelphia.
New York Yankees World Series title history
The New York Yankees are the most successful team in Major League Baseball history, with a record 27 World Series championships and 40 American League pennants. The Yankees have made 40 World Series appearances, the most by any MLB team.
Here is the list of all World Series title wins by the New York Yankees as of the 2023 season:
| Year | Opponent | Series Score |
| 1923 | New York Giants | 4-2 |
| 1927 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 4-0 |
| 1928 | St. Louis Cardinals | 4-0 |
| 1932 | Chicago Cubs | 4-0 |
| 1936 | New York Giants | 4-2 |
| 1937 | New York Giants | 4-1 |
| 1938 | Chicago Cubs | 4-0 |
| 1939 | Cincinnati Reds | 4-0 |
| 1941 | Brooklyn Dodgers | 4-1 |
| 1943 | St. Louis Cardinals | 4-1 |
| 1947 | Brooklyn Dodgers | 4-3 |
| 1949 | Brooklyn Dodgers | 4-1 |
| 1950 | Philadelphia Phillies | 4-0 |
| 1951 | New York Giants | 4-2 |
| 1952 | Brooklyn Dodgers | 4-3 |
| 1953 | Brooklyn Dodgers | 4-2 |
| 1956 | Brooklyn Dodgers | 4-3 |
| 1958 | Milwaukee Braves | 4-3 |
| 1961 | Cincinnati Reds | 4-1 |
| 1962 | San Francisco Giants | 4-3 |
| 1977 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 4-2 |
| 1978 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 4-2 |
| 1996 | Atlanta Braves | 4-2 |
| 1998 | San Diego Padres | 4-0 |
| 1999 | Atlanta Braves | 4-0 |
| 2000 | New York Mets | 4-1 |
| 2009 | Philadelphia Phillies | 4-2 |
FAQs on New York Yankees
A. The Yankees have won a record 27 World Series titles, the most in MLB history.
A. The Yankees play their home games at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City, which opened in 2009.
A. The Yankees play in the American League East division.
A. The Yankees have made 40 World Series appearances, the most by any MLB team.
A. Hideki Matsui was named the World Series MVP in 2009 for his performance against the Philadelphia Phillies.
