2000 New York Yankees | |
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World Series Champions American League Champions American League East Champions | |
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Record | 87–74 (.540) |
Divisional place | 1st |
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Owner(s) | George Steinbrenner |
General manager(s) | Brian Cashman |
Manager(s) | Joe Torre |
Local television | WNYW (Bobby Murcer, Tim McCarver) MSG (Ken Singleton, Jim Kaat, Al Trautwig, Suzyn Waldman) |
Local radio | WABC (AM) (John Sterling, Michael Kay) |
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The New York Yankees' 2000 season was the 98th season for the Yankees in New York, and their 100th overall going back to their origins in Baltimore. New York was managed by Joe Torre. The team finished 1st in the AL East with a record of 87–74, 2.5 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox, after losing 15 of their final 18 games, including their last 7. Despite having the lowest winning percentage of any postseason qualifier in 2000, the Yankees won the World Series over the New York Mets in 5 games to win their 26th World Series title. They are, as of 2021, the last team to win World Series titles in consecutive years and thus the championship victory of 2000 broke the world championship record for most league championships then held by the NHL's Montreal Canadiens.