This was the first time the Yankees were without a local OTA broadcaster since 1946 as they would partner with WABD-TV (now WNYW Fox 5) the following season.

[1] Also, it was notable for being the pearl jubilee season for the long time Yankee broadcaster Michael Kay, who joined the team in 1992.

From May 24 to June 23, the Yankees won 15 straight games at home, a feat last accomplished by the team in the 1961 season.

The Yankees won the American League East, a first-round bye, and defeated the Cleveland Guardians in the Division Series in five games.

[12] As a result, the team owners voted unanimously to lockout the players stopping all free agency and trades.

The National League adopted the designated hitter full-time, a draft lottery was implemented, the postseason expanded from ten teams to twelve (regular season tie-breakers will be abolished, to compensate), and advertising patches appeared on player uniforms and helmets for the first time.