# The Yankees have won 1 World Series since 2001. Think about that **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** baseball-mlb\ **Created:** [March 28, 2020, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489 "2020-03-28T03:49:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yankees_1996_Champs)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/1 "2020-03-28T03:49:26Z")
That’s alarming in Yankeeland, where Yankees must win the World Series every year or the season is a failure. 1 World Series since 2001, in 2009. Think about that. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/2 "2020-03-28T04:29:53Z")
The Yankees historically win the World Series too often, from the standpoint of fans of pretty much every other team in MLB. This fact has seemed to cause a mindset among their fans, IMO, who have the expectation that their team _should_ win the Series every year. Speaking as a Brewers fan (one World Series appearance, 38 years ago): my heart, it bleeds for you. 😛 Also, I’ll note that the Yankees haven’t won (or even gotten to) the World Series since George Steinbrenner died. Just a coincidence, of course. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/3 "2020-03-28T04:31:49Z")
Two World Series in 20 years is quite good. ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/4 "2020-03-28T04:33:53Z")
As a Rangers fan, can’t feel any sympathy. ---
**Author:** ![Asuka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dec6dc/32.png) [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/5 "2020-03-28T06:52:48Z")
I knew they shouldn’t have let that Ruth fella retire so early ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_Scud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f08c70/32.png) [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/6 "2020-03-28T13:24:13Z")
Cry me a fucking river. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/7 "2020-03-28T13:46:25Z")
They’ve won 1 but they’ve been competitive in other years, which is what really matters. Even if you don’t win it all, it gives fans a reason to watch. Wins = asses in seats. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/8 "2020-03-28T14:41:39Z")
Surely the worst Yankees drought was 1979-1995. In addition to there being no World Series wins in those years, the Yankees hid their modern nadir, really; the 1989-1992 teams were depressingly boring and crappy. Attendance was mediocre, the teams were really bad, and at one point they were managed by a man named “Stump.” ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/9 "2020-03-28T16:14:49Z")
In the same period the Mariners have _ **zero** _ playoff appearances. 2001 was the last time, after a 116 win season. (It was the Yankees who beat us in the playoffs that year, if I recall correctly) Oh, I should add the Mariners have _never_ been in a World Series game, let alone win it all. But this year was going to be different… ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/10 "2020-03-28T16:33:11Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > In the same period the Mariners have _ **zero** _ playoff appearances. 2001 was the last time, after a 116 win season. (It was the Yankees who beat us in the playoffs that year, if I recall correctly) > > Oh, I should add the Mariners have _never_ been in a World Series game, let alone win it all. > > But this year was going to be different… Aren’t the Mariners now the only team to never make it to the World Series? I know I could google but it’s more fun to wrack my brain, I’ve got plenty of time on my hands ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/11 "2020-03-28T16:47:23Z")
> [@dalej42](#): > > Aren’t the Mariners now the only team to never make it to the World Series? I know I could google but it’s more fun to wrack my brain, I’ve got plenty of time on my hands Yes. The only team. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/12 "2020-03-28T16:58:10Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > In the same period the Mariners have _ **zero** _ playoff appearances. 2001 was the last time, after a 116 win season. (It was the Yankees who beat us in the playoffs that year, if I recall correctly) > > Oh, I should add the Mariners have _never_ been in a World Series game, let alone win it all. > > But this year was going to be different… This year was going to be worse. 🙂 They’re still in building mode. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/13 "2020-03-28T17:01:26Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > This year was going to be worse. 🙂 > > They’re still in building mode. I know. But since it’s not happening, I plan on relishing the undefeated season as long as possible. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/14 "2020-03-28T17:02:40Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > I know. But since it’s not happening, I plan on relishing the undefeated season as long as possible. Good point. Seattle’s perfect season. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/15 "2020-03-28T17:41:05Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > In the same period the Mariners have _ **zero** _ playoff appearances. 2001 was the last time, after a 116 win season. (It was the Yankees who beat us in the playoffs that year, if I recall correctly) In both 2000 and 2001, in the ALCS. In both years the Mariners were the superior regular season team. ---
**Author:** ![Bijou\_Drains](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bijou_drains/32/2814_2.png) [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/16 "2020-03-28T20:33:54Z")
just goes to show that you need smarts along with money. > **[Yankees Ensure 2003 Pennant By Signing Every Player In Baseball](https://www.theonion.com/yankees-ensure-2003-pennant-by-signing-every-player-in-1819566731)** > > NEW YORK—With a week to go before pitchers and catchers report for spring training, the New York Yankees shored up their pitching, hitting, and defense Monday by signing every player in professional baseball. ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/17 "2020-03-28T21:20:02Z")
**The Yankees have won 1 World Series since 2001. Think about that.** Thanks for brightening up my day! ---
**Author:** ![OldGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3bc359/32.png) [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/18 "2020-03-28T21:27:40Z")
> [@Yankees\_1996\_Champs](#): > > That’s alarming in Yankeeland, where Yankees must win the World Series every year or the season is a failure. > > 1 World Series since 2001, in 2009. > > Think about that. As there are 30 teams in MLB ~2/3 of a win is the “expected” number of WS wins. The Yanks are ahead of schedule over the past 19 years. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/19 "2020-03-29T02:31:34Z")
Back in the Bronxian Dark Ages\*, the Des Moines Register had a sports page cartoonist who was evidently a diehard Yankees fan. Every fall, he would do a cartoon based on the theme “[An official World Series must have the New York Yankees in it.](http://averygregurich.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Frank-Miller-The-Iowan.pdf)” Unsurprisingly, a vast number of people did and do not share this angst, along with a ton of football fans who don’t care if the Dallas Cowboys lose, and at least an equal number of NBA devotees who are not pining because the Knicks stink. \*roughly 1965-75. ---
**Author:** ![Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yankees_1996_Champs)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2020, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489/20 "2020-03-29T20:32:58Z")
> [@Tom\_Scud](#): > > Cry me a fucking river. No, to Yankee fans like me, it is unacceptable. The Yankees have to win the World Series every year in a sense to stay relevant. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yankees-have-won-1-world-series-since-2001-think-about-that/850489.md?page=2)