27-time World Series champion New York Yankees, MLB's most storied franchise based in the Bronx.
Fans seeking traditional excellence, winning history, and consistent competitive baseball
9-time World Series champion Boston Red Sox, known for historic rivalry with the Yankees and Fenway Park.
Fans appreciating historic ballparks, New England pride, and recent championship success
Both are storied MLB franchises with rich histories, but the Yankees lead in World Series championships (27 vs 9) and recent playoff success. The choice depends on whether you value historical dominance or a more balanced recent competitive record.
The Yankees are the more historically dominant franchise with superior championship pedigree and recent competitive consistency, while the Red Sox offer iconic history and a more recent championship. Choose the Yankees if you prioritize winning tradition and current success, or the Red Sox if you value historic charm and a recent title run.
Choose Yankees if
Fans seeking traditional excellence, winning history, and consistent competitive baseball
| Metric | Yankees | Red Sox | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Series Championships(titles) | 27 | 9 | +200% |
| Years Since Last Championship(years) | 17 (2009) | 8 (2018) | +113% |
| AL East Division Titles(titles) | 19 |
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| 14 |
| +36% |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(appearances) | 8 | 6 | +33% |
| Stadium Capacity(seats) | 47,309 | 37,755 | +25% |
| Stadium Historic Age(years) | 14 | 114 | -88% |
| Average Payroll 2025-26(million USD) | $310M | $215M | +44% |
| 2025 Season Wins(wins) | 95 | 93 | +2% |
| Playoff Win Percentage (All-time)(percent) | 56.2% | 54.8% | +3% |
| Hall of Famers (Primarily)(players) | 23 | 17 | +35% |
| Current Rival Intensity(scale 1-10) | 10 | 10 | — |
| Fan Base Size Estimate(millions) | 45M+ | 35M+ | +29% |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated Apr 2026.
Yankees
27🏆
Red Sox
9
Yankees
2009
Red Sox
2018🏆
Yankees
8🏆
Red Sox
6
Yankees
19🏆
Red Sox
14
Yankees
14 years (Yankee Stadium 2009)
Red Sox
123 years (Fenway Park 1912)🏆
Yankees
Extremely High
Red Sox
Extremely High
Yankees
$310M
Red Sox
$215M🏆
Yankees
95-67🏆
Red Sox
93-69
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The Yankees have won 27 World Series championships compared to the Red Sox's 9 titles, making the Yankees the most successful franchise in MLB history.
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| Attribute | Yankees | Red Sox |
|---|---|---|
| World Series Championships(titles) | 27 | 9 |
| Years Since Last Championship(years) | 17 (2009) | 8 (2018) |
| AL East Division Titles(titles) | 19 | 14 |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(appearances) | 8 | 6 |
| Stadium Capacity(seats) | 47,309 | 37,755 |
| Stadium Historic Age(years) | 14 | 114 |
| Average Payroll 2025-26(million USD) | $310M | $215M |
| 2025 Season Wins(wins) | 95 | 93 |
| Playoff Win Percentage (All-time)(percent) | 56.2% | 54.8% |
| Hall of Famers (Primarily)(players) | 23 | 17 |
| Current Rival Intensity(scale 1-10) | 10 | 10 |
| Fan Base Size Estimate(millions) | 45M+ | 35M+ |
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