The New York Yankees registered their biggest-ever win on May 24, 1936. They beat Philadelphia Athletics, who are now known as Oakland A’s, 25-2. The run difference was 23.

In the postseason, however, the biggest victory margin of the Yankees was 14. They achieved it against the New York Giants in 1936.

The 1936 season marked a triumphant return to form for the New York Yankees. Under the guidance of manager Joe McCarthy, the team secured their eighth pennant with an impressive 102-51 record, finishing a commanding 19.5 games ahead of the second-place Detroit Tigers.

This Yankees’ season was particularly notable for the debut of Joe DiMaggio on May 3. The rookie sensation quickly made his mark, batting ahead of the legendary Lou Gehrig and playing a crucial role in the team’s success. DiMaggio’s impact was immediate and significant, helping to end the Yankees’ four-year World Series drought.

Another highlight of the Yankees’ season came on May 24, when Tony Lazzeri etched his name in baseball history. In a game against the Philadelphia Athletics, Lazzeri became the first player in major league history to hit two grand slams in a single game.

The Yankees’ dominance continued into the postseason, where they faced their crosstown rivals, the New York Giants, in the World Series. In a closely contested series, the Yankees emerged victorious in six games, reclaiming their position at the pinnacle of baseball.

All-time biggest New York Yankees wins: Regular season

	Year	Run Margin	Opponent	Score
1	1936	23	@ Philadelphia Athletics	25-2
2	2000	21	@ Boston Red Sox	22-1
3	1953	21	@ Washington Senators	22-1
4	1939	21	@ Philadelphia Athletics	21-0
5	1939	21	@ Philadelphia Athletics	23-2
6	1999	20	vs Cleveland Indians	21-1
7	1939	20	@ Detroit Tigers	22-2
8	1927	20	vs Washington Senators	21-1
9	1923	20	@ Boston Red Sox	24-4
10	2000	18	@ Baltimore Orioles	19-1
11	1999	18	@ Texas Rangers	21-3
12	1955	18	vs Washington Senators	19-1
13	1949	18	vs St. Louis Browns	20-2
14	1936	18	vs Cleveland Indians	18-0
15	1904	18	vs Cleveland Naps	21-3
16	2007	17	vs Tampa Bay Devil Rays	21-4
	1996	17	vs Milwaukee Brewers	19-2
	1931	17	vs St. Louis Browns	17-0
	1931	17	@ Cleveland Indians	18-1
	1931	17	vs Chicago White Sox	22-5
	1931	17	vs Cleveland Indians	19-2
	1920	17	@ Washington Senators	17-0
	1910	17	vs St. Louis Browns	19-2
	1909	17	vs Washington Senators	17-0
25	2022	16	@ Pittsburgh Pirates	16-0
	2015	16	@ Texas Rangers	21-5
	1997	16	@ Oakland Athletics	18-2
	1960	16	@ Baltimore Orioles	16-0
	1953	16	@ Chicago White Sox	18-2
	1939	16	@ Detroit Tigers	18-2
	1933	16	@ Washington Senators	16-0
	1921	16	@ Philadelphia Athletics	19-3
	1920	16	@ St. Louis Browns	19-3
	1916	16	@ Cleveland Indians	19-3
35	2009	15	vs New York Mets	15-0
	2006	15	@ Tampa Bay Devil Rays	16-1
	2001	15	@ Tampa Bay Devil Rays	16-1
	1977	15	@ Toronto Blue Jays	15-0
	1958	15	@ Detroit Tigers	15-0
	1953	15	vs Detroit Tigers	15-0
	1952	15	vs Boston Red Sox	18-3
	1950	15	vs St. Louis Browns	16-1
	1949	15	vs Washington Senators	20-5
	1947	15	vs Boston Red Sox	17-2
	1942	15	@ Philadelphia Athletics	15-0
	1942	15	vs Washington Senators	16-1
	1938	15	@ Washington Senators	16-1
	1937	15	vs Boston Red Sox	15-0
	1936	15	vs Detroit Tigers	19-4
	1930	15	vs St. Louis Browns	15-0
	1930	15	@ Cleveland Indians	17-2
	1929	15	vs St. Louis Browns	17-2
	1924	15	@ Chicago White Sox	16-1
	1920	15	vs Chicago White Sox	20-5
	1906	15	vs Washington Senators	20-5

All-time biggest New York Yankees wins: Postseason

	Year	Run Margin	Opponent	Score
1	1936	14	@ New York Giants	18-4
2	1960	13	@ Pittsburgh Pirates	16-3
3	1960	12	@ Pittsburgh Pirates	12-0
	1951	12	@ New York Giants	13-1
5	2004	11	@ Boston Red Sox	19-8
6	1981	10	vs Oakland Athletics	13-3
	1978	10	vs Los Angeles Dodgers	12-2
	1960	10	vs Pittsburgh Pirates	10-0
9	2020	9	@ Cleveland Indians	12-3
	2011	9	@ Detroit Tigers	10-1
	2009	9	@ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim	10-1
	2001	9	vs Seattle Mariners	12-3
	1957	9	@ Milwaukee Braves	12-3
	1956	9	@ Brooklyn Dodgers	9-0
15	1999	8	vs Texas Rangers	8-0
	1961	8	@ Cincinnati Reds	13-5
	1936	8	@ New York Giants	13-5
18	2019	7	@ Houston Astros	7-0
	2017	7	vs Houston Astros	8-1
	2003	7	@ Minnesota Twins	8-1
	2001	7	@ Oakland Athletics	9-2
	1999	7	@ Boston Red Sox	9-2
	1961	7	@ Cincinnati Reds	7-0
	1958	7	vs Milwaukee Braves	7-0
	1947	7	vs Brooklyn Dodgers	10-3
	1937	7	vs New York Giants	8-1
	1937	7	vs New York Giants	8-1
	1932	7	@ Chicago Cubs	13-6
	1927	7	vs Pittsburgh Pirates	8-1
	1923	7	vs New York Giants	8-1

All-time biggest New York Yankees wins vs. other teams: Regular season

Opponent	Run Margin	Date	Score
Arizona Diamondbacks	6 (3 times)	Jun 14, 2007 Jun 22, 2010 Sep 22, 2023	7-1 9-3 7-1
Atlanta Braves	14	Aug 30, 2015	20-6
Baltimore Orioles	18 (2 times)	Jul 25, 2000 Aug 7, 1949	19-1 20-2
Boston Red Sox	21	Jun 19, 2000	22-1
Chicago Cubs	14	Jun 12, 2022	18-4
Chicago White Sox	17	Jul 26, 1931	22-5
Cincinnati Reds	8	Jun 5, 2003	10-2
Cleveland Guardians	20	Jul 24, 1999	21-1
Colorado Rockies	10	Jun 19, 2002	20-10
Detroit Tigers	20	May 2, 1939	22-2
Houston Astros	13	Jun 15, 2008	13-0
Kansas City Royals	14	Jul 26, 1996	15-1
Los Angeles Angels	12 (2 times)	Aug 14, 1977 Jul 8, 2007	15-3 12-0
Los Angeles Dodgers	8	Aug 23, 2019	10-2
Miami Marlins	11	Apr 16, 2018	12-1
Milwaukee Brewers	17	Sep 25, 1996	19-2
Minnesota Twins	21	Aug 12, 1953	22-1
New York Mets	15	Jun 14, 2009	15-0
Oakland Athletics	23	May 24, 1936	25-2
Philadelphia Phillies	8	Jun 24, 2015	10-2
Pittsburgh Pirates	16	Jul 6, 2022	16-0
San Diego Padres	8 (2 times)	May 24, 2024 Jun 17, 2008	8-0 8-0
San Francisco Giants	6 (3 times)	Sep 21, 2013 Apr 2, 2023 Apr 28, 2019	6-0 6-0 11-5
Seattle Mariners	14	Apr 2, 1997	16-2
St. Louis Cardinals	9	Jun 14, 2003	13-4
Tampa Bay Rays	17	Jul 22, 2007	21-4
Texas Rangers	18	Aug 23, 1999	21-3
Toronto Blue Jays	15	Sep 25, 1977	15-0
Washington Nationals	10	Jun 9, 1998	11-1

All-time biggest New York Yankees wins vs. other teams: Postseason

Opponent	Run Margin	Date	Score
Arizona Diamondbacks	1 (3 times)	Nov 1, 2001 Oct 31, 2001 Oct 30, 2001	3-2 4-3 2-1
Atlanta Braves	9	Oct 5, 1957	12-3
Baltimore Orioles	5	Oct 7, 2012	7-2
Boston Red Sox	11	Oct 16, 2004	19-8
Chicago Cubs	7	Oct 2, 1932	13-6
Cincinnati Reds	8	Oct 9, 1961	13-5
Cleveland Guardians	9	Sep 29, 2020	12-3
Detroit Tigers	9	October 4, 2011	10-1
Houston Astros	7 (2 times)	Oct 12, 2019 Oct 16, 2017	7-0 8-1
Kansas City Royals	6	Oct 3, 1978	7-1
Los Angeles Angels	9	Oct 20, 2009	10-1
Los Angeles Dodgers	10	Oct 15, 1978	12-2
Miami Marlins	5 (2 times)	Oct 21, 2003 Oct 19, 2003	6-1 6-1
Milwaukee Brewers	4	Oct 11, 1981	7-3
Minnesota Twins	7	Oct 5, 2003	8-1
New York Mets	2	Oct 26, 2000	4-2
Oakland Athletics	10	October 14, 1981	13-3
Philadelphia Phillies	4	Nov 4, 2009	7-3
Pittsburgh Pirates	13	Oct 6, 1960	16-3
San Diego Padres	6	Oct 18, 1998	9-3
San Francisco Giants	14	Oct 2, 1936	18-4
Seattle Mariners	9	Oct 22, 2001	12-3
St. Louis Cardinals	6	Oct 5, 1928	9-3
Tampa Bay Rays	6	Oct 5, 2020	9-3
Texas Rangers	8	Oct 5, 1999	8-0