Yankees Scorecard

The New York Yankees are one of the most successful teams in Major League Baseball history, with 27 World Series championships and 40 American League pennants. Here are some interesting facts about the team:

• The Yankees have played their home games at Yankee Stadium since 1923, making them one of the few teams to have played in the same stadium for their entire existence.
• The team was founded in 1903 as the Baltimore Orioles before moving to New York in 1903 and changing their name to the New York Highlanders. They officially became the Yankees in 1913.
• The Yankees have a fierce rivalry with the Boston Red Sox, known as the "Greatest Rivalry in Sports." The two teams have played each other over 2,000 times, including a memorable 2004 ALCS that went to a Game 7.
• The team is owned by George Steinbrenner, who bought the team in 1973 and has been instrumental in their success over the years.
• The Yankees have had many legendary players throughout their history, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, and Derek Jeter.
• The team's iconic pinstripe uniform has become a symbol of excellence in baseball, and the Yankees are known for their classic, traditional look.
• The Yankees have a large and dedicated fan base, with a loyal following both in New York and around the world.

As for something not well known about the team, did you know that the Yankees have played over 100 games on Memorial Day? In fact, they have played more games on Memorial Day than any other day of the year. This is due to the fact that the MLB schedule used to be structured such that teams would play a doubleheader on Memorial Day, with the second game starting around 4 PM EST. However, this tradition has since been discontinued, and now the Yankees play their usual Sunday afternoon game on Memorial Day. Updated: December 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM