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This Day in Yankees History: A-Rod wins AL MVP

Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The 2020 baseball season has come to an end, so let’s dig into the history books. These daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!

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15 Years Ago

For the second time in his career and first as a member of the Yankees, Alex Rodríguez is named American League MVP. The Yankees’ slugger hit .