The MLB Belt · reign 2,541
New York Yankees
Took the belt from Philadelphia Athletics, 2–0, on May 8, 1919. Lost it to Cleveland Indians, 4–3, on May 18, 1919.
5Defenses
10Days
41stReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,622 | May 8, 1919 | New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics 2–0 | Title change |
| 5,623 | May 11, 1919 | New York Yankees and Washington Senators tied 0–0 | Tie · defense |
| 5,624 | May 12, 1919 | New York Yankees and Washington Senators tied 4–4 | Tie · defense |
| 5,625 | May 14, 1919 | New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 1–0 | Defense |
| 5,626 | May 15, 1919 | New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 4–3 | Defense |
| 5,627 | May 17, 1919 | New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 8–3 | Defense |
| 5,628 | May 18, 1919 | Cleveland Indians beat New York Yankees 4–3 | Title change |