2000 New York Yankees season

The 2000 New York Yankees season was the 98th season for the Yankees. New York was managed by Joe Torre. The team finished first in the American League 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 2024, the last team to win World Series titles in consecutive years.

Offseason

 * November 29, 1999: Mike Stanton was signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees.
 * December 1, 1999: Chili Davis was released by the New York Yankees.
 * December 13, 1999: Chad Curtis was traded by the New York Yankees to the Texas Rangers for Brandon Knight and Sam Marsonek.
 * December 15, 1999: Ryan Thompson signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees.
 * January 26, 2000: Roberto Kelly signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees.
 * February 1, 2000: Tim Raines signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees.
 * March 17, 2000: Ted Lilly was Sent by the Montreal Expos to the New York Yankees to complete an earlier deal made on December 22, 1999. The Montreal Expos sent players to be named later and Jake Westbrook to the New York Yankees for Hideki Irabu. The Montreal Expos sent Ted Lilly (March 17, 2000) and Christian Parker (March 22, 2000) to the New York Yankees to complete the trade.
 * March 23, 2000: Tim Raines was released by the New York Yankees.

Notable transactions

 * April 2, 2000: Lance Johnson signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees.
 * April 2, 2000: Félix José was signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees.
 * April 2, 2000: Ryan Thompson was released by the New York Yankees.
 * May 1, 2000: Ryan Thompson signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees.
 * May 14, 2000: Randall Simon was signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees.
 * June 11, 2000: Dwight Gooden signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees.
 * June 20, 2000: Jim Leyritz was traded by the New York Yankees to the Los Angeles Dodgers for José Vizcaíno and cash.
 * June 29, 2000: David Justice was traded by the Cleveland Indians to the New York Yankees for Ricky Ledée, Jake Westbrook, and Zach Day.
 * July 12, 2000: Denny Neagle was traded by the Cincinnati Reds with Mike Frank to the New York Yankees for Ed Yarnall, Drew Henson, Brian Reith, and Jackson Melián.
 * July 21, 2000: Glenallen Hill was traded by the Chicago Cubs to the New York Yankees for Ben Ford and Oswaldo Mairena.
 * August 3, 2000: Luis Polonia was signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees.
 * August 7, 2000: José Canseco was selected off waivers by the New York Yankees from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
 * August 7, 2000: Luis Sojo was traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates to the New York Yankees for Chris Spurling.

Season summary
On September 28, 2000, the Yankees played the Devil Rays at Tampa Bay. In the top of the 2nd inning, Jose Canseco was walked. Tino Martinez then hit a double to center field. The ball was fielded by Gerald Williams and relayed to Mike DiFelice. He tagged Jose Canseco at the plate and proceeded to tag out Tino Martinez who was running right behind Canseco. Mike DiFelice tagged both runners out at the plate.

The Yankees only played 161 games because they had a game rained out against the Florida Marlins that was not made up due to scheduling constraints and lack of playoff implications.

Opening Day starters

 * 2B Chuck Knoblauch
 * SS Derek Jeter
 * LF Shane Spencer
 * CF Ricky Ledée
 * 1B Tino Martinez
 * RF Paul O'Neill
 * C Jorge Posada
 * 3B Scott Brosius
 * DH Bernie Williams

Starters by position
''Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; Avg. = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases''

Other batters
''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; HR = Home run; RBI = Runs batted in; Avg. = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases''

Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; CG = Complete games; SO = Strikeouts; BB = Walks allowed

Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts; BB = Walks allowed

Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts; BB = Walks allowed

ALDS
New York wins the series, 3-2

ALCS

 * Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees

Yankees win the Series, 4-2

Awards and honors

 * Derek Jeter, SS, World Series Most Valuable Player, All-Star Game MVP
 * David Justice, Outfielder, American League Championship Series MVP

Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Staten Island