The New York Yankees’ last World Series win was in 2009 , when they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4–2 in the Fall Classic to secure their 27th championship.

Quick Scoop

  • Year of last Yankees World Series title: 2009.
  • Opponent: Philadelphia Phillies , beaten in six games (4–2 series result).
  • Venue era: This was the Yankees’ first championship in the then-new Yankee Stadium.
  • Series MVP: Designated hitter/outfielder Hideki Matsui earned World Series MVP honors.

A tiny bit of context

  • That 2009 title is the Yankees’ 27th World Series championship, the most in MLB history.
  • Since 2009, they have not won another World Series, despite multiple postseason and ALCS appearances.

TL;DR: The last Yankees World Series win came in 2009, over the Phillies in six games, with Hideki Matsui as MVP.

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