1995–2008
The Core Four Dynasty
Jeter, Rivera, Posada, Pettitte -- the Core Four. Four championships in five years, six pennants, and the most dominant stretch since the 1950s. Joe Torre's calm hand steadies the ship.
The Captain
Derek Jeter→KEY PLAYERS
The Stars of The Core Four Dynasty
Derek Jeter
Dynasty
Mariano Rivera
Dynasty
Bernie Williams
Dynasty
Andy Pettitte
Dynasty
Jorge Posada
Dynasty
Robinson Cano
Post-Dynasty
Alex Rodriguez
Post-Dynasty
Paul O'Neill
Dynasty
Hideki Matsui
Post-Dynasty
Paul O'Neill
AVG: .303
Dynasty
Tino Martinez
AVG: .276
Dynasty
Jason Giambi
AVG: .260
Post-Dynasty
Alfonso Soriano
AVG: .276
Dynasty
Johnny Damon
AVG: .285
Post-Dynasty
Melky Cabrera
AVG: .269
Post-Dynasty
Scott Brosius
AVG: .267
Dynasty
Chuck Knoblauch
AVG: .272
Dynasty
Mike Stanton
ERA: 3.77
Dynasty
Ruben Sierra
AVG: .254
Post-Dynasty
Joe Girardi
AVG: .272
Dynasty
SEASONS
1995–2008 Season by Season
The Dynasty Begins
Mgr: Joe Torre
Defending champs win 96, Rivera becomes the closer, first interleague Subway Series -- then Cleveland ends it in the ALDS
Mgr: Joe Torre
The Best Record in AL History
Mgr: Joe Torre
Back-to-Back Sweeps
Mgr: Joe Torre
Subway Series Champions
Mgr: Joe Torre
The post-9/11 World Series: Jeter's flip play, two walk-off wins in the Bronx, then Gonzalez's bloop ends the dynasty
Mgr: Joe Torre
103 wins, the centennial season, Giambi's grand slams -- then the Angels end it in four games and the dynasty is officially over
Mgr: Joe Torre
Boone's walk-off wins the ALCS against Boston, but the Marlins upset the Evil Empire in six World Series games
Mgr: Joe Torre
A-Rod arrives, 101 wins, a 3-0 ALCS lead -- then the most infamous collapse in baseball history as Boston comes back
Mgr: Joe Torre
A-Rod wins MVP, Cano debuts, Small and Chacon rescue the rotation -- but the Angels end it again in the ALDS
Mgr: Joe Torre
HISTORIC MOMENTS
Defining Moments of The Core Four Dynasty
Derek Jeter Named ROY
Derek Jeter wins the AL Rookie of the Year unanimously, kicking off a Hall of Fame career as the face of the franchise.
First Interleague Subway Series Game
The Yankees hosted the Mets on June 16, 1997, in the first regular-season Subway Series game.
1997 ALDS Game 4: Sandy Alomar Jr. Stuns Rivera
Sandy Alomar Jr. hit a game-tying homer off Mariano Rivera in Game 4 of the 1997 ALDS.
1998 Yankees Win 125 Games
The 1998 Yankees complete a 125-50 campaign with a World Series sweep of the Padres, widely regarded as the greatest team ever.
Mike Mussina's Near-Perfect Game
Mussina took a perfect game into the ninth inning against Boston before Carl Everett singled.
Derek Jeter's Flip Play
Jeter's iconic relay throw from the first-base line saved Game 3 of the ALDS against Oakland.
2001 World Series: Gonzalez's Walk-Off Ends the Dynasty
Luis Gonzalez's bloop single off Mariano Rivera in Game 7 ended the Yankees' four-year dynasty.
The Yankees' Centennial Season
The 2002 season marked the franchise's 100th anniversary, celebrated with 103 wins and a painful ALDS exit.
Giambi's Walk-Off Grand Slam
Jason Giambi hit a walk-off grand slam on May 17, 2002, in his first season as a Yankee.
2002 ALDS: Angels End the Dynasty
The Anaheim Angels upset the 103-win Yankees in the ALDS, winning three straight after losing Game 1.
Jose Contreras Signing and the Birth of 'Evil Empire'
The Yankees signed Cuban defector Contreras, prompting the Red Sox president to call them the 'Evil Empire.'
Aaron Boone's Walk-Off Home Run in 2003 ALCS Game 7
Boone's leadoff home run in the 11th inning of Game 7 beat Boston and sent the Yankees to the World Series.
2003 World Series: Marlins Upset the Yankees
The Marlins beat the Yankees in six games behind Josh Beckett's dominant Game 6 shutout.
Alex Rodriguez Traded to the Yankees
The Yankees acquired A-Rod from Texas in a blockbuster trade after the Red Sox deal fell through.
Yankees Lose 22-0 to Cleveland
The Yankees suffered a historic 22-0 shutout loss to the Indians.
2004 ALCS: The Greatest Collapse in Baseball History
The Yankees blew a 3-0 ALCS lead as the Red Sox became the first team in MLB history to win a series after trailing 0-3.
Robinson Cano's 2005 Rookie Debut
Cano debuted on May 3, 2005, beginning a career that would produce six All-Star selections as a Yankee.
Aaron Small and Shawn Chacon Save the 2005 Rotation
Journeymen Aaron Small (10-0) and Shawn Chacon rescued the 2005 rotation after injuries decimated the staff.
A-Rod's 2005 AL MVP Season
Alex Rodriguez won the AL MVP in 2005, hitting .321 with 48 home runs and 130 RBI.
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