Historic Moments
The trades, the games, the milestones that shaped the greatest franchise in American sports. From the Babe Ruth trade to today.
198 moments
Yankees Reach 2024 World Series
The Yankees advance to the World Series for the first time since 2009 behind Juan Soto and Aaron Judge.
Aaron Judge Hits 62 Home Runs
Aaron Judge breaks Roger Maris's 61-year-old AL single-season home run record with his 62nd blast.
Gerrit Cole Signs 9-Year Deal
The Yankees sign Gerrit Cole to a 9-year, $324 million contract, the largest ever for a pitcher at the time.
Derek Jeter's Walk-Off in Final At-Bat
Derek Jeter singles home the winning run in his final at-bat at Yankee Stadium, a storybook ending for The Captain.
Mariano Rivera's Last Save at Yankee Stadium
Mariano Rivera records his final save at Yankee Stadium as Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte come to the mound to remove him.
New Yankee Stadium Opens
The new Yankee Stadium opens across the street from the original, beginning a new chapter in franchise history.
A-Rod's 2005 AL MVP Season
Alex Rodriguez won the AL MVP in 2005, hitting .321 with 48 home runs and 130 RBI.
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.
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.
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.
Yankees Lose 22-0 to Cleveland
The Yankees suffered a historic 22-0 shutout loss to the Indians.
Alex Rodriguez Traded to the Yankees
The Yankees acquired A-Rod from Texas in a blockbuster trade after the Red Sox deal fell through.
2003 World Series: Marlins Upset the Yankees
The Marlins beat the Yankees in six games behind Josh Beckett's dominant Game 6 shutout.
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.
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.'
2002 ALDS: Angels End the Dynasty
The Anaheim Angels upset the 103-win Yankees in the ALDS, winning three straight after losing Game 1.
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.
The Yankees' Centennial Season
The 2002 season marked the franchise's 100th anniversary, celebrated with 103 wins and a painful ALDS exit.
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.
Derek Jeter's Flip Play
Jeter's iconic relay throw from the first-base line saved Game 3 of the ALDS against Oakland.
Mike Mussina's Near-Perfect Game
Mussina took a perfect game into the ninth inning against Boston before Carl Everett singled.
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.
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.
First Interleague Subway Series Game
The Yankees hosted the Mets on June 16, 1997, in the first regular-season Subway Series game.
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