The 2012 New York Yankees season was the 110th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season in St. Petersburg, Florida against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 6. They finished the season 95–67, first place in the American League East. They began their post-season run by beating the Baltimore Orioles in five games in the Division Series. They advanced to play the Detroit Tigers in the American League Championship Series, but were swept in four games by the Tigers following a season-ending injury to shortstop and team captain Derek Jeter.

This was the Yankees 20th consecutive winning season, dating back to 1993.

Personnel moves

• On October 31, 2011, the New York Yankees agreed to a contract extension with (LHP) CC Sabathia for 5 years, worth $122M guaranteed. There is also a vesting option for a 6th year that could push the total contract value to $142M.
• On December 9, 2011, the New York Yankees signed (RHP) Freddy Garcia to a one-year contract worth $4M, plus incentives.
• On December 30, 2011, the New York Yankees signed (DH) Andruw Jones to a one-year contract worth $2M, with an extra $1.4M in potential incentives.
• On January 23, the New York Yankees acquired (RHP) Michael Pineda and minor league prospect (RHP) Jose Campos in exchange for top prospect (C) Jesús Montero and (RHP) Hector Noesi.
• On January 24, the Yankees held a press conference officially announcing the retirement of longtime Yankees catcher Jorge Posada.
• On January 26, the New York Yankees signed (RHP) Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year contract worth $10M.
• On February 19, the New York Yankees traded (RHP) A. J. Burnett to the Pirates for $13M cash, minor league pitcher Diego Moreno and minor league outfielder Excardo Ciones.
• On February 21, the New York Yankees signed (DH) Raúl Ibañez to a one-year contract worth $1.1M, with plate appearance incentives bringing the potential value up to a maximum of $4M.
• On February 22, the New York Yankees signed (RHP) David Aardsma to a one-year contract worth $500k, plus another $500k in incentives. The deal also included a club option for 2013 worth $500k.
• On February 27, the New York Yankees signed (INF) Eric Chavez to a one-year contract worth $900k, plus incentives.
• On March 16, the New York Yankees signed (LHP) Andy Pettitte to a one-year Minor League contract, worth $2.5 million.
• July 2012: Yankees acquired Ichiro Suzuki in a trade for two minor league pitchers.
• On August 12, 2012 the New York Yankees signed a contract with (RHP) Derek Lowe Archived February 21, 2014, at the Wayback Machine

Roster

Starters by position

Note: Pos = Position

Regular season

Season standings

American League East

American League Wild Card

Record vs. opponents