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Which team has won the most American League pennants?

The New York Yankees have won 41 American League (AL) pennants, the most by far in AL history. The team won its first league championship in 1921 and its most recent in 2024. In addition, New York has won 27 World Series, which is the most of any team in Major League Baseball. The current AL teams ranked by AL pennant wins are: