2015 New York Yankees

The final standing	Lost in Wild Card round against Houston Astros
Regular season record	87–75 (.537)
Post-season record	0-1
Divisional rank	2nd
ALDS record and opponent	Did not play
AL rank	4
ALCS record and opponent	Did not play
World Series record and opponent	Did not play
Manager	Joe Girardi
Captain	None
Top batter	Home runs: Alex Rodriguez (33), Mark Teixeira (31), Brian McCann (26) BA: Dustin Ackley (.288 in 23 games), John Ryan Murphy (.277), Carlos Beltran (.276), Didi Gregorius (.265) Runs: Brett Gardner (94), Alex Rodriguez (83), Chase Headley (74) RBI: Brian McCann (94), Alex Rodriguez (86), Mark Teixeira (79)
Top pitcher/ (W-L, ERA)	Nathaon Eovaldi: 14-3, 4.20 Masahiro Tanaka: 12-7, 3.51 Michael Pineda: 12-10, 4.37
Attendance record	3,193,795 (1st of 15)

2015 New York Yankees season: A brief summary

The 2015 New York Yankees season, the 113th in the team’s storied history, was a rollercoaster of emotions for fans. The absence of longtime captain Derek Jeter marked a significant change, as the 2015 New York Yankees faced the challenge of navigating a season without their iconic shortstop. Additionally, the retirements of Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte added a layer of nostalgia and reflection, further emphasizing the passing of an era.

The regular season concluded with a record of 87–75, securing a Wild Card berth for the 2015 New York Yankees. However, they fell short in the 2015 American League Wild Card Game against the Houston Astros, ending their postseason hopes. The disappointment of this loss lingered among fans, reflecting the typical sentiment that any season not culminating in a championship is perceived as a letdown.

The emotional blow was softened by notable individual performances in the ranks of the 2015 New York Yankees. Mark Teixeira’s resurgence, despite an early end to his season, brought a welcomed power threat to the lineup. Alex Rodriguez‘s improbable comeback surprised many, as he not only donned the Yankees uniform again but also played a pivotal role in guiding the team to the postseason. His 3,000th hit ceremony marked a symbolic truce between him and the front office.

General Manager Brian Cashman showcased his acumen by acquiring key assets like Nathan Eovaldi, Didi Gregorius, Justin Wilson, and Dustin Ackley without sacrificing top prospects. The success of these additions, particularly Eovaldi and Gregorius, highlighted Cashman’s efforts to strengthen the 2015 New York Yankees strategically.

The emergence of young talents Luis Severino and Greg Bird provided a glimpse into the promising future of the franchise. Their performances for the 2015 New York Yankees, following their MLB debuts, added a sense of hope and excitement, demonstrating the team’s commitment to developing a new core of talent.

While falling short of the ultimate goal – a World Series championship – the 2015 New York Yankees should not be labeled as a failure. The Yankees exceeded expectations, posting a better record than many predicted. The journey to the postseason, after a period of drought by the team’s standards, was an accomplishment in itself. The 2015 New York Yankees, viewed with a broader perspective, served as a stepping stone for the franchise. The future appeared bright, with promising young players and a resilient team spirit. As disappointment lingered, the underlying sentiment among fans was one of optimism – the Yankees would be back and the pursuit of another championship would continue.

2015 New York Yankees’ most memorable game

In the annals of the 2015 New York Yankees season, one moment stands out as the epitome of Alex Rodriguez’s remarkable comeback – a resurgence that captured the attention of fans and transformed him from a figure of controversy to a hero in pinstripes.

A-Rod’s journey in the preceding years had been tumultuous, marked by a suspension that kept him out of the public eye in 2014. Yet, in 2015, he orchestrated a phoenix-like rise, reclaiming the spotlight and the hearts of the Yankee Stadium faithful. Despite playing only two months of professional baseball in the previous two years, Rodriguez emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the first half of 2015 New York Yankees. His performance was nothing short of extraordinary, boasting a slash line of .278/.382/.515, accompanied by 18 home runs – a feat that not only silenced critics but also endeared him once again to the fans who had witnessed his tumultuous journey.

The anticipation surrounding Rodriguez’s milestones added a layer of drama to the season. After surpassing Willie Mays for fourth place on the all-time home run list in May with his 661st homer, the spotlight shifted to the next historic moment – his 3,000th hit. In a mid-June showdown against the Tigers and the formidable Justin Verlander, A-Rod delivered a memorable home run, echoing the narrative of his legendary predecessor, Derek Jeter, who had also homered for his 3,000th hit. The Yankee Stadium erupted in jubilation, a celebration of resilience and redemption.

The significance of this achievement was not lost on the organization that had once battled Rodriguez in court just a year prior. In a remarkable turn of events, the Yankees honored A-Rod with a ceremony in September, commemorating his 3,000th hit. The gesture, a testament to his improbable comeback, underscored the power of #ROD in the baseball narrative of the 2015 New York Yankees.

In the grand tapestry of that season, A-Rod’s 3,000th hit stood as the pinnacle of his comeback story, symbolizing not just a statistical milestone but a narrative of redemption and resurgence that captivated the baseball world. It was a moment that transcended the game, reminding fans that even in the face of adversity, a player could rewrite their story and etch their name in the history books with a swing of the bat.

2015 New York Yankees season in videos

AL Wild Card Result

Yankees vs Astros (0–1)

#	Date	Opponent	Score	Win	Loss	Save	Attendance	Record
1	October 6	Astros	0–3	Keuchel (1–0)	Tanaka (0–1)	Gregerson (1)	50,113	0–1

ALDS result

(Didn’t play)

ALCS result

(Didn’t play)

World Series result

(Didn’t play)

2015 New York Yankees roster

Name	Age		B	T	Ht	Wt	DoB	Yrs	G	GS	WAR	Salary
Dustin Ackley	28	us US	L	R	6′ 1″	205	Feb 26, 1988	6	28	17	-0.2	$3,200,000
Tyler Austin	24	us US	R	R	6′ 2″	220	Sep 6, 1991	1st	31	23	0.2
Johnny Barbato	23	us US	R	R	6′ 1″	231	Jul 11, 1992	1st	13	0	-0.3	$507,500
Carlos Beltran	39	pr PR	B	R	6′ 1″	215	Apr 24, 1977	19	99	92	1.9
Dellin Betances	28	us US	R	R	6′ 8″	265	Mar 23, 1988	5	73	0	1.2	$507,500
Richard Bleier	29	us US	L	L	6′ 3″	234	Apr 16, 1987	1st	23	0	0.6
Billy Butler	30	us US	R	R	6′ 0″	260	Apr 18, 1986	10	12	8	0
Starlin Castro	26	do DO	R	R	6′ 2″	218	Mar 24, 1990	7	151	146	1.2	$7,857,143
Luis Cessa	24	mx MX	R	R	6′ 0″	222	Apr 25, 1992	1st	17	9	0.6	$507,500
Aroldis Chapman	28	cu CU	L	L	6′ 4″	235	Feb 28, 1988	7	31	0	1.4
Tyler Clippard	31	us US	R	R	6′ 3″	200	Feb 14, 1985	10	29	0	0.6	$6,100,000
Phil Coke	33	us US	L	L	6′ 1″	210	Jul 19, 1982	9	3	0	-0.1
Ike Davis	29	us US	L	L	6′ 4″	220	Mar 22, 1987	7	8	4	0
Jacoby Ellsbury	32	us US	L	L	6′ 1″	195	Sep 11, 1983	10	148	138	2.7	$21,142,857
Nathan Eovaldi	26	us US	R	R	6′ 2″	217	Feb 13, 1990	6	24	21	1.3	$5,600,000
Ben Gamel	24	us US	L	L	5′ 10″	180	May 17, 1992	1st	6	2	0
Brett Gardner	32	us US	L	L	5′ 11″	195	Aug 24, 1983	9	148	139	3.2	$13,500,000
Nick Goody	24	us US	R	R	5′ 11″	200	Jul 6, 1991	2	27	0	0.2
Chad Green	25	us US	L	R	6′ 3″	215	May 24, 1991	1st	12	8	0.1
Didi Gregorius	26	nl NL	L	R	6′ 3″	205	Feb 18, 1990	5	153	148	2.3	$2,425,000
Chase Headley	32	us US	B	R	6′ 2″	215	May 9, 1984	10	140	135	2.3	$13,000,000
Ben Heller	24	us US	R	R	6′ 3″	210	Aug 5, 1991	1st	10	0	-0.1
Aaron Hicks	26	us US	B	R	6′ 1″	205	Oct 2, 1989	4	123	92	-0.2	$574,000
Jonathan Holder	23	us US	R	R	6′ 2″	232	Jun 9, 1993	1st	8	0	0
Aaron Judge	24	us US	R	R	6′ 7″	282	Apr 26, 1992	1st	27	24	-0.3
Tommy Layne	31	us US	L	L	6′ 2″	195	Nov 2, 1984	5	29	0	0.4
Brian McCann	32	us US	L	R	6′ 3″	225	Feb 20, 1984	12	130	114	0.8	$17,000,000
Andrew Miller	31	us US	L	L	6′ 7″	200	May 21, 1985	11	44	0	2.4
Bryan Mitchell	25	us US	L	R	6′ 2″	215	Apr 19, 1991	3	5	5	0.4	$516,650
Conor Mullee	28	us US	R	R	6′ 4″	195	Feb 25, 1988	1st	3	0	0.1
Ivan Nova	29	do DO	R	R	6′ 5″	250	Jan 12, 1987	7	21	15	0.6
Tyler Olson	26	us US	R	L	6′ 3″	205	Oct 2, 1989	2	1	0	0
Blake Parker	31	us US	R	R	6′ 3″	225	Jun 19, 1985	4	16	0	0
Chris Parmelee	28	us US	L	L	6′ 1″	220	Feb 24, 1988	6	6	2	0.3
James Pazos	25	us US	R	L	6′ 2″	252	May 5, 1991	2	7	0	-0.2
Branden Pinder	27	us US	R	R	6′ 4″	215	Jan 26, 1989	2	1	0	-0.1
Michael Pineda	27	do DO	R	R	6′ 7″	280	Jan 18, 1989	4	32	32	1.1	$4,300,000
Rob Refsnyder	25	kr KR	R	R	6′ 0″	203	Mar 26, 1991	2	58	44	-0.1
Alex Rodriguez	40	us US	R	R	6′ 3″	230	Jul 27, 1975	22	65	57	-1.2	$21,000,000
Austin Romine	27	us US	R	R	6′ 1″	216	Nov 22, 1988	5	62	46	-0.2	$556,000
CC Sabathia	35	us US	L	L	6′ 6″	300	Jul 21, 1980	16	30	30	3.1	$25,000,000
Gary Sanchez	23	do DO	R	R	6′ 2″	230	Dec 2, 1992	2	53	53	3
Luis Severino	22	do DO	R	R	6′ 2″	218	Feb 20, 1994	2	22	11	-0.4	$521,300
Chasen Shreve	25	us US	L	L	6′ 4″	180	Jul 12, 1990	3	37	0	0	$533,400
Donovan Solano	28	co CO	R	R	5′ 8″	210	Dec 17, 1987	5	9	6	0
Anthony Swarzak	30	us US	R	R	6′ 4″	215	Sep 10, 1985	7	26	0	-0.1
Masahiro Tanaka	27	jp JP	R	R	6′ 3″	218	Nov 1, 1988	3	31	31	5.2	$22,000,000
Mark Teixeira	36	us US	B	R	6′ 3″	225	Apr 11, 1980	14	116	104	-1.1	$23,125,000
Ronald Torreyes	23	ve VE	R	R	5′ 8″	155	Sep 2, 1992	2	72	47	0.3	$508,600
Adam Warren	28	us US	R	R	6′ 1″	224	Aug 25, 1987	5	29	0	0.4	$1,700,000
Mason Williams	24	us US	L	R	6′ 1″	195	Aug 21, 1991	2	12	7	-0.1	$509,700
Kirby Yates	29	us US	L	R	5′ 10″	205	Mar 25, 1987	3	41	0	-0.1	$511,900
Eric Young Jr.	31	us US	B	R	5′ 10″	195	May 25, 1985	8	6	0	-0.1

2015 New York Yankees additions, transactions, and trades

Here is a list of New York Yankees transactions during the 2015 season based on the provided information:

• October 10, 2014:

Kevin Long (hitting coach) and Mick Kelleher (first base coach) were fired.

GM Brian Cashman was re-signed to a three-year deal.

• November 8, 2014:

Chris Young (outfielder) was re-signed to a 1-year, $2.5 million contract with incentives.

Left-hander José de Paula was signed to a 1-year major league contract worth $500,000.

• November 12, 2014: 

Francisco Cervelli (catcher) was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for left-hander Justin Wilson.

December 3, 2014: Reliever Esmil Rogers was signed to a 1-year, $1.48 million contract.

• December 5, 2014:

Didi Gregorius (shortstop) was acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-team trade. The trade involved Shane Greene going to the Detroit Tigers, and Robbie Ray and Domingo Leyba going to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Reliever Andrew Miller was signed to a 4-year, $36 million deal.

• December 15, 2014: Chase Headley (third baseman) was re-signed to a 4-year deal worth $52 million.
• December 16, 2014: Chris Capuano (left-hander) was re-signed to a 1-year, $5 million deal.
• December 19, 2014:

Utility infielder Martín Prado and pitcher David Phelps were traded to the Miami Marlins for pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, 1B/OF Garrett Jones, and pitching prospect Domingo Germán.

Relief pitcher Gonzalez Germen was acquired from the New York Mets for cash considerations. He was later traded to the Texas Rangers on January 20 for cash considerations.

• December 29, 2014: Reliever Shawn Kelley was traded to the San Diego Padres for minor league pitcher Johnny Barbato.
• January 1, 2015: Pitching prospect Manny Banuelos was traded to the Atlanta Braves for relievers David Carpenter and Chasen Shreve.
• January 6, 2015: Infielder Stephen Drew was signed to a 1-year contract worth $5 million with incentives.

• January 11, 2015: Jeff Pentland was hired as the main hitting coach, Alan Cockrell as the assistant hitting coach, and Joe Espada as the third base coach.
• January 13, 2015: Reliever Chris Martin was acquired from the Colorado Rockies for cash considerations.
• February 16, 2015: Pitcher Jared Burton was signed to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.

• March 11, 2015: Chris Capuano left a spring training game with a strained right quad.
• March 26, 2015: Jared Burton was released but later re-signed three days later.
• April 1, 2015: Gregorio Petit was acquired from the Houston Astros for cash or a player to be named later.
• July 30, 2015: Dustin Ackley was traded from the Seattle Mariners to the Yankees for José Ramírez and Ramón Flores.
• July 31, 2015: Garrett Jones was designated for assignment.
• August 2015: Garrett Jones was re-signed and then re-designated for assignment again.

2015 New York Yankees shirts retired

• Bernie Williams’ number 51 was announced to be retired on May 24.
• Jorge Posada’s number 20 was announced to be retired on August 22.
• Andy Pettitte’s number 46 was announced to be retired on August 23.

2015 New York Yankees were without

• SS Derek Jeter (retired)
• OF Zoilo Almonte (signed with Braves)
• C Francisco Cervelli (trade with Pirates)
• RHP Shane Greene (trade with Tigers)
• IF/OF Martín Prado (trade with Marlins)
• RHP David Phelps (trade with Marlins)
• IF Zelous Wheeler (sold to Golden Eagles)
• RHP Preston Claiborne (waiver claim by Marlins)
• LHP David Huff (signed with Dodgers)
• OF Ichiro Suzuki (signed with Marlins)
• RHP David Robertson (signed with White Sox)
• RHP Shawn Kelley (trade with Padres)
• RHP Brandon McCarthy (signed with Dodgers)
• RHP Hiroki Kuroda (signed with Carp)
• LHP Jeff Francis (signed with Blue Jays)
• Hitting coach Kevin Long
• First base coach Mick Kelleher

2015 New York Yankees additions:

• RHP Nathan Eovaldi (trade with Marlins)
• LHP Chasen Shreve (trade with Braves)
• RHP David Carpenter (trade with Braves)
• LHP Justin Wilson (trade with Pirates)
• IF Didi Gregorius (trade with Diamondbacks)
• IF Gregorio Petit (trade with Astros)
• 1B/OF Garrett Jones (trade with Marlins)
• RHP Chris Martin (trade with Rockies)
• RHP Jared Burton (free agent)
• LHP Andrew Miller (free agent)
• Hitting coach Jeff Pentland
• Third base coach Joe Espada
• Assistant hitting coach Alan Cockrell

2015 New York Yankees debuts

• Greg Bird – 08-13-2015 – 22 years old
• Danny Burawa – 06-21-2015 – 26 years old
• Caleb Cotham – 07-29-2015 – 27 years old
• Jose De Paula – 06-21-2015 – 27 years old
• Ramon Flores – 05-30-2015 – 23 years old
• Nick Goody – 07-30-2015 – 24 years old
• Slade Heathcott – 05-20-2015 – 24 years old
• Jacob Lindgren – 05-25-2015 – 22 years old
• Diego Moreno – 06-22-2015 – 27 years old
• Rico Noel – 09-02-2015 – 26 years old
• James Pazos – 09-05-2015 – 24 years old
• Branden Pinder – 04-15-2015 – 26 years old
• Rob Refsnyder – 07-11-2015 – 24 years old
• Nick Rumbelow – 06-23-2015 – 23 years old
• Gary Sánchez – 10-03-2015 – 22 years old
• Luis Severino – 08-05-2015 – 21 years old
• Matt Tracy – 04-11-2015 – 26 years old
• Mason Williams – 06-12-2015 – 23 years old

2015 New York Yankees team stats (batting)

Pos	Name	Age	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA
C	Brian McCann	31	135	535	465	68	108	15	1	26	94	0	0	52	97	0.232
1B	Mark Teixeira	35	111	462	392	57	100	22	0	31	79	2	0	59	85	0.255
2B	Stephen Drew	32	131	428	383	43	77	16	1	17	44	0	2	37	71	0.201
SS	Didi Gregorius	25	155	578	525	57	139	24	2	9	56	5	3	33	85	0.265
3B	Chase Headley	31	156	642	580	74	150	29	1	11	62	0	2	51	135	0.259
LF	Brett Gardner	31	151	656	571	94	148	26	3	16	66	20	5	68	135	0.259
CF	Jacoby Ellsbury	31	111	501	452	66	116	15	2	7	33	21	9	35	86	0.257
RF	Carlos Beltrán	38	133	531	478	57	132	34	1	19	67	0	0	45	85	0.276
DH	Alex Rodriguez	39	151	620	523	83	131	22	1	33	86	4	0	84	145	0.25
OF	Chris Young	31	140	356	318	53	80	20	1	14	42	3	1	30	73	0.252
1B	Greg Bird	22	46	178	157	26	41	9	0	11	31	0	0	19	53	0.261
C	John Ryan Murphy	24	67	172	155	21	43	9	1	3	14	0	0	12	43	0.277
UT	Garrett Jones	34	57	152	144	12	31	4	1	5	17	0	0	8	37	0.215
IF	Brendan Ryan	33	47	103	96	10	22	6	2	0	8	0	0	5	29	0.229
2B	José Pirela	25	37	78	74	7	17	3	0	1	5	1	0	2	16	0.23
UT	Dustin Ackley	27	23	57	52	6	15	3	2	4	11	0	0	4	7	0.288
IF	Gregorio Petit	30	20	47	42	7	7	3	0	0	5	0	0	3	16	0.167
2B	Rob Refsnyder	24	16	47	43	3	13	3	0	2	5	2	0	3	7	0.302
OF	Ramón Flores	23	12	33	32	3	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.219
OF	Slade Heathcott	24	17	30	25	6	10	2	0	2	8	0	1	2	5	0.4
CF	Mason Williams	23	8	22	21	3	6	3	0	1	3	0	0	1	3	0.286
3B	Cole Figueroa	28	2	8	8	2	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.25
	Gary Sánchez	22	2	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
DH	Rico Noel	26	15	2	2	5	1	0	0	0	0	5	2	0	0	0.5
1B	Austin Romine	26	1	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Team Totals	31.6	162	6268	5567	764	1397	272	19	212	737	63	25	554	1227	0.251
	Rank in 15 AL teams				5	2	7	11	14	4		13	2	2	7	8

2015 New York Yankees team stats (pitching)

Pos	Name	Age	W	L	W-L%	ERA	G	GS	GF	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER
SP	CC Sabathia	34	6	10	0.375	4.73	29	29	0	1	0	0	167.1	188	92	88
SP	Michael Pineda	26	12	10	0.545	4.37	27	27	0	1	0	0	160.2	176	83	78
SP	Nathan Eovaldi	25	14	3	0.824	4.2	27	27	0	0	0	0	154.1	175	72	72
SP	Masahiro Tanaka	26	12	7	0.632	3.51	24	24	0	1	0	0	154	126	66	60
SP	Ivan Nova	28	6	11	0.353	5.07	17	17	0	0	0	0	94	99	54	53
SP	Luis Severino	21	5	3	0.625	2.89	11	11	0	0	0	0	62.1	53	21	20
CL	Andrew Miller	30	3	2	0.6	2.04	60	0	53	0	0	36	61.2	33	16	14
RP	Adam Warren	27	7	7	0.5	3.29	43	17	5	0	0	1	131.1	114	51	48
RP	Dellin Betances	27	6	4	0.6	1.5	74	0	17	0	0	9	84	45	17	14
RP	Justin Wilson	27	5	0	1	3.1	74	0	3	0	0	0	61	49	21	21
RP	Chasen Shreve	24	6	2	0.75	3.09	59	0	13	0	0	0	58.1	49	21	20
	Chris Capuano	36	0	4	0	7.97	22	4	7	0	0	0	40.2	52	38	36
	Esmil Rogers	29	1	1	0.5	6.27	18	0	3	0	0	0	33	41	29	23
	Bryan Mitchell	24	0	2	0	6.37	20	2	8	0	0	1	29.2	37	24	21
	Branden Pinder	26	0	2	0	2.93	25	0	10	0	0	0	27.2	28	9	9
	Chris Martin	29	0	2	0	5.66	24	0	8	0	0	1	20.2	28	13	13
	Chase Whitley	26	1	2	0.333	4.19	4	4	0	0	0	0	19.1	20	9	9
	David Carpenter	29	0	1	0	4.82	22	0	2	0	0	0	18.2	20	11	10
	Nick Rumbelow	23	1	1	0.5	4.02	17	0	6	0	0	0	15.2	16	8	7
	Diego Moreno	27	1	0	1	5.23	4	0	1	0	0	0	10.1	9	6	6
	Caleb Cotham	27	1	0	1	6.52	12	0	4	0	0	0	9.2	14	7	7
	Andrew Bailey	31	0	1	0	5.19	10	0	3	0	0	0	8.2	9	8	5
	Jacob Lindgren	22	0	0		5.14	7	0	2	0	0	0	7	5	4	4
	Nick Goody	23	0	0		4.76	7	0	5	0	0	0	5.2	6	3	3
	James Pazos	24	0	0		0	11	0	1	0	0	0	5	3	0	0
	Jose De Paula	27	0	0		2.7	1	0	1	0	0	0	3.1	2	1	1
	Sergio Santos	31	0	0		6	2	0	2	0	0	0	3	3	2	2
	Jose Rami­rez	25	0	0		15	3	0	1	0	0	0	3	6	5	5
	Kyle Davies	31	0	0		0	1	0	1	0	0	0	2.1	3	0	0
	Brendan Ryan	33	0	0		0	1	0	1	0	0	0	2	2	0	0
	Matt Tracy	26	0	0		0	1	0	1	0	0	0	2	2	3	0
	Danny Burawa	26	0	0		54	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.2	3	4	4
	Garrett Jones	34	0	0		0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0.2	0	0	0
	Team Totals	27.4	87	75	0.537	4.03	162	162	159	3	0	48	1457.2	1416	698	652
	Rank in 15 AL teams		4	12		8				9	15	3	2	9	8	9

2015 New York Yankees vs. opponents/ team splits

Opponent (Games)	Won	Lost	WP
Atlanta Braves (3)	3	0	1.000
Baltimore Orioles (19)	9	10	0.474
Boston Red Sox (19)	11	8	0.579
Chicago White Sox (7)	5	2	0.714
Cleveland Indians (7)	2	5	0.286
Detroit Tigers (7)	5	2	0.714
Houston Astros (7)	3	4	0.429
Kansas City Royals (6)	4	2	0.667
Los Angeles Angels (6)	4	2	0.667
Miami Marlins (4)	2	2	0.500
Minnesota Twins (6)	5	1	0.833
New York Mets (6)	4	2	0.667
Oakland Athletics (7)	3	4	0.429
Philadelphia Phillies (3)	1	2	0.333
Seattle Mariners (6)	5	1	0.833
Tampa Bay Rays (19)	12	7	0.632
Texas Rangers (7)	2	5	0.286
Toronto Blue Jays (19)	6	13	0.316
Washington Nationals (4)	1	3	0.250

2015 New York Yankees monthly record

Month (Games)	Won	Lost	WP
April (22)	13	9	0.591
May (29)	13	16	0.448
June (27)	15	12	0.556
July (24)	17	7	0.708
August (28)	14	14	0.500
September (28)	14	14	0.500
October (4)	1	3	0.250

2015 New York Yankees All-Stars

• Mark Teixeira
• Brett Gardner
• Dellin Betances

2015 New York Yankees awards and honors

• Brian McCann: AL Silver Slugger Award
• Andrew Miller: AL Relief Man Award
• Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year
• All-Star Selections in 2015: Mark Teixeira, Brett Gardner, Dellin Betances

2015 New York Yankees top moments

Luismas Unleashed: In a remarkable turn of events, the Yankees’ pitching prospect, Luis Severino, emerged from the shadows of Rookie ball to take center stage at Yankee Stadium. Just over two years ago, he was honing his craft in the lower ranks of the system. Fast forward to this season, and General Manager Brian Cashman proudly declared Severino’s promotion to bolster the major league rotation. Despite trade talks swirling around other promising prospects, the Yankees stood firm in their commitment to nurturing young talent. On August 5th, Severino, at the youthful age of 210, made his mark, delivering five innings of two-run brilliance against the seasoned Red Sox lineup. Although he suffered a loss due to offensive struggles, witnessing a homegrown talent excel was a refreshing spectacle. Since then, Severino’s stellar performances have positioned him as a reliable starter, a surprising revelation for someone who couldn’t legally enjoy a drink at the start of the year.

Tex’s Leg Woe: Amidst the highs, a moment of misfortune cast a shadow on the Yankees’ season. Mark Teixeira, enjoying an All-Star caliber year, found himself in the midst of his best season since donning pinstripes. A switch-hitting powerhouse with stellar defense, Teixeira was the linchpin of the Yankees’ lineup, arguably more valuable than even A-Rod. However, on August 17th, facing the Twins and Kyle Gibson, the tide turned. Teixeira, in the midst of an offensive flow, crushed a foul ball off his leg. Despite initially staying in the game, subsequent MRIs revealed more than a mere bone bruise; his season was cut short due to a fractured leg. While Greg Bird admirably filled the void, the lineup against lefties suffered, and skeptics pointed to Teixeira’s absence as a potential reason for the team’s offensive struggles heading into the playoffs.

Beltran’s Toronto Triumph: Carlos Beltran’s resurgence in the second half became a beacon of excellence for the Yankees. His stellar performance almost justified the significant three-year, $45 million contract bestowed upon him in 2014. Rewind to August 14th, with the Yankees facing the Blue Jays on an 11-game winning streak and David Price dealing seven shutout innings. Trailing 3-0, the Yankees staged a late-game comeback. Back-to-back singles, an RBI ground-rule double, and then, with a 1-2 count, Beltran delivered a game-changing three-run homer. The bench erupted, and Andrew Miller sealed the deal with a dramatic strikeout. While the Yankees couldn’t maintain their first-place standing, this victory stood out as one of the most thrilling moments of the season.

Slade’s Stunning Moment: In a revelation that reverberated across baseball, Slade Heathcott seized the spotlight just over two weeks ago. The 2009 first-round pick, who faced setbacks and even found himself cut from the 40-man roster in December, bounced back with a scorching start in Triple-A Scranton. His performance earned him a promotion to the Yankees in mid-May, but a brief stint was followed by a quad strain that landed him on the DL. Returning to Scranton, Heathcott faced challenges but eventually made a triumphant return to the majors. On September 14th, in a scoreless game against the Rays, he entered as an eighth-inning defensive replacement. With the Yankees down to their last strike, a rally ensued, capped by Heathcott’s jaw-dropping three-run homer off closer Brad Boxberger. In mere minutes, a potential 1-0 defeat transformed into a thrilling 4-1 lead. Given Slade’s improbable journey, this moment etched itself as one of the season’s most extraordinary highlights.

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