NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Andy Pettitte #46 of the New York Yankees reacts after giving up a two run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 8, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
The 2002 New York Yankees are of the best teams to come up short.
The New York Yankees have won 27 World Series championships, more than any other Major League Baseball franchise. It could be argued which team was the best team not to win it all in the Bronx, but the 2002 version of the Yankees would rank high on that list.