How many World Series have the New York Yankees won?

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The New York Yankees have won the most World Series in baseball history: 27. The team captured its first championship in 1923. It later won in 1927–28, 1932, 1936–39, 1941, 1943, 1947, 1949–53, 1956, 1958, 1961–62, 1977–78, 1996, 1998–2000, and 2009. In addition, the Yankees have appeared in the World Series 41 times.

Who’s next for most World Series wins? Find out in our list of all the MLB teams that have won championships.