2006 New York Yankees season

The 2006 New York Yankees season was the Yankees' 104th season. The season finished with the Yankees winning the American League East. They were defeated in the ALDS by the Detroit Tigers, 3 games to 1.

Offseason

 * January 3, 2006: Bernie Williams signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees.
 * January 30, 2006: Ramiro Mendoza was signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees.
 * Sal Fasano signed with the New York Yankees.

Transactions

 * June 6, 2006: Ian Kennedy was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 1st round (21st pick) of the 2006 amateur draft. Player signed August 17, 2006.
 * June 6, 2006: Joba Chamberlain was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 1st round (41st pick) of the 2006 amateur draft. Player signed September 2, 2006.

Batting
''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in'' Note: Individual pitchers batting not included

Starting and other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

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

American League Division Series
The 2006 American League Division Series was played between New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers. New York finished 1st in the American League East, while Detroit won the wild card. Detroit ended up winning the series 3-1.

Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Staten Island