League & Division:
The New York Yankees compete in the American League East Division with the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Toronto Blue Jays.
Ballpark:
Yankee Stadium- Capacity: 57,545
- Opened in: 1923
- Ballpark owner: City of New York
- Construction cost: $2.5 million
History:
The franchise was founded in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles. The team moved to New York in 1903 and became the New York Highlanders. The name changed to the Yankees in 1913.
History:
Playoff appearances: 47
Division champions: 15 (1976, '77, '78, '80, '81, '96, '98, '99, 2000, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05, '06)
American League pennants: 39 (1921, '22, '23, '26, '27, '28, '32, '36, '37, '38, '39, '41, '42, '43, '47, '49, '50, '51, '52, '53, '55, '56, '57, '58, '60, '61, '62, '63, '64, '76, '77, '78, 81, '96, '98, ' 99, 2000, 2001, 2003)
World Series titles: 26 (1923, '27, '28, '32, '36, '37, '38, '39, '41, '43, '47, '49, '50, '51, '52, '53, '56, '58, '61, '62, '77, '78, '96, '98, '99, 2000)
Wild-card berths: 3 (1995, 1997, 2007)
Spring Training:
The Yankees are a member of the Grapefruit League and play spring training games at Legends Field in Tampa, Florida.
Famous Past Players:
- Babe Ruth
- Lou Gehrig
- Joe DiMaggio
- Mickey Mantle
- Yogi Berra
Leadership:
Owner: George Steinbrenner
General Manager: Brian Cashman
Manager: Joe Girardi
