The New York Yankees have achieved a positive record for the 33rd year running. The Yankees secured their 82nd victory of the current season Friday evening at Fenway Park (NYY 4, BOS 1), driven by six innings of no-hit pitching from the American League’s reigning top rookie, Luis Gil. Aaron Judge hit his 362nd career long ball, overtaking Joe DiMaggio to take the fourth spot on the franchise’s all-time list.
Here’s the final play from New York’s 82nd triumph:
The last time the Yankees had a losing season was in 1992, when they finished with a 76-86 record despite an exceptional season from Melido Perez, who achieved a 2.87 ERA across 247 2/3 innings. Their least impressive record since 1992 was 82-80 in 2023. They secured a positive record on the penultimate day of that season, preserving their ongoing streak.
A sequence of thirty-three consecutive winning seasons is not just the second-longest in baseball history; it also represents the second-longest stretch of winning seasons across the four major professional sports leagues in North America. Here’s a look at the longest of these streaks:
- 39 seasons: 1926-64 Yankees
- 33 seasons: 1993-2025 Yankees (currently active)
- 32 seasons: 1951-83 Montreal Canadiens
- 29 seasons: 1967-96 Boston Bruins
- 24 seasons: 1992-2016 Detroit Red Wings
Excluding the Yankees, the longest sequence of consecutive winning seasons achieved by a Major League Baseball team stands at 18, set by the Baltimore Orioles (1968-85). The second-longest active sequence is currently held by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have achieved 15 consecutive winning seasons, reaching their 82nd win on Wednesday.
Evidently, the Yankees are aiming for more than just a winning season. Friday’s win increased their lead to 1 ½ games over the Boston Red Sox for the leading wild card position. They also stand 4 1/2 games ahead in the race for a postseason appearance. With 15 games remaining, the Yankees trail the Toronto Blue Jays by three games in the AL East.
