In the World Series, they defeated the Milwaukee Braves in 7 games.
In 1958, the Yankees became New York City's only professional baseball team after the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles and the New York Giants left for San Francisco.
The Yankees would hold this distinction until 1962, when the New York Mets began play.
Infielders Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.
= Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts AL New York Yankees (4) vs. NL Milwaukee Braves (3) All-Star Game LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Binghamton, Fargo-Moorhead, St. Petersburg[5]