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On September 22, 2009, after defeating the Los Angeles Angels, the Yankees became the first team to clinch a playoff spot for the 2009 MLB Postseason. [88] By beating the Boston Red Sox on September 27, the Yankees won their 100th game of the season, and clinched the American League East Division title. [ 89 ]
The postseason began on October 7, 2009, and ended on November 4, 2009, with the Yankees defeating the defending World Series champion Phillies in the 2009 World Series. It was the Yankees' 27th title in franchise history, and their most recent title win, as well as the most recent title win by a team from New York City.
In regards to Matsui, on December 16, 2009, the 2009 World Series MVP agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim worth $6.5 million. Matsui told Yomiuri Shimbun that he "loved the Yankees the best" but that he no longer felt valued and when his agent called to negotiate, "The Yankees had nothing prepared [in terms of ...
The Yankees' 2009 World Series title came in the first year at their new ballpark. ... recording 14 outs and giving up two runs in each of his playoff starts.
Here is the full schedule for the upcoming MLB playoffs. ... with the Yankees and Guardians earning first-round byes. ... 2024 MLB postseason schedule, results: Wild Card Series (Best-of-3):
The Yankees went on to defeat the Angels 4–2 in the ALCS, and defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4–2 to win the 2009 World Series. Game 3 of the Twins–Yankees series was the final Major League Baseball game at the Metrodome, as the Twins moved into their new home stadium, Target Field , starting with the 2010 season.
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The New York Yankees win their first playoff game at new Yankee Stadium, as CC Sabathia holds down the Minnesota Twins, 7–2, in Game 1 of the ALDS. Derek Jeter and Hideki Matsui homer, and Alex Rodriguez contribute with two RBIs. Minnesota scores first, but rookie left-hander Brian Duensing gives it all back and the Twins cannot recover.