New York Yankees
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Designed to closely mirror the dimensions of the original 1923 Yankee Stadium across the street.
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The Yankees opened their $1.5 billion ballpark, built next door to the original. They marked the year by winning the World Series — their 27th title — over the Phillies in six games.
Derek Jeter became the first Yankee to record 3,000 hits, doing it in style with a home run off David Price. He went 5-for-5 that day.
In his final home game, Jeter capped his career with a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth — a fairy-tale ending fitting for the Captain.
Rookie Aaron Judge slugged 52 home runs and won AL Rookie of the Year. The Yankees came within one win of the World Series in the ALCS against Houston.
Aaron Judge hit his 62nd home run on October 4 in Texas, but spent the season chasing the record at home. He won AL MVP unanimously.
The Yankees won the AL pennant for the first time since 2009, falling to the Dodgers in five games.