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In 1901 8 teams of the American League, joined the National League to form Major League Baseball. The Yankees franchise was part of the origianl 8 teams of the American League but at the time they were the Baltimore Orioles. In 1903 the team was moved to New York, and named the Highlanders. The New York Highlanders changed the name to Yankees in 1913.
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The best teams for baseball?
The New York Yankees and only the New York Yankees.
Why does New York have two baseball teams?
Some major league cities are large enough to support two teams. The New York Yankees are in the American League, while the New York Mets are in the National League. Before 1958, New York had three teams -- the Yankees, the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers.
What teams have won pennants and World Series other than the New York Yankees?
what teams between 1947 - 1966 have won the American league pennant other than the New York Yankees
When did the Baltimore Orioles become the New York Yankees?
The New York baseball team was known as the New York Highlanders from 1903-1912. Then the teams name was officially changed to the New York Yankees in 1913.
How man teams are from New York?
In Major League baseball, two, the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. New York also has two teams in the National Hockey League and one, the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association. In the NFL there are two teams from New York, New York Giants and New York Jets.
The best teams for baseball?
The New York Yankees and only the New York Yankees.
Names of New York Baseball Teams?
new york yankees, new york mets, new york angels(does not play now)
Why does New York have two baseball teams?
Some major league cities are large enough to support two teams. The New York Yankees are in the American League, while the New York Mets are in the National League. Before 1958, New York had three teams -- the Yankees, the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Top sport teams in 1920s?
New York Yankees
Where did the New York Yankees play before moving to New York?
The Baltimore Orioles, one of the American League's 8 original teams when the league started in 1901, moved to New York in 1903.
How many baseball teams are there in New York?
There are two major league baseball teams in New York. The New York Yankees are in the American League and the New York Mets are in the National League.
Which teams were playing at the 1921 world series?
The New York Giants beat the New York Yankees.
What are all of New York's professional sports teams?
New York's professional baseball teams are : the Yankees and mets there football teams are : the jets and giants there hockey teams are : the rangers and the Islanders
How many professional baseball teams are in New York state?
There are currently 2 Major League Baseball (MLB) The New York Yankees and The New York Mets. There used to be 3 when the Brooklyn Dodgers used to be around in the 50's,they have moved to California though.
What are the best baseball teams ever?
The New York Yankees and that's it!
Who are the top teams with world series wins?
New York Yankees
What pro teams start with N?
New England Patriots New York Yankees New York Giants New York Jets
