Baseball’s most popular team has had no trouble becoming acclimated with their new home this year. With their powerful hitting and finesse on the mound in Tampa Bay, the Yankees eased their way to a victory over the defending AL-champion Rays on Monday, 11-4. Active bats and another strong seven innings from A.J. Burnett led New York to its tenth win in the last 11 games. Left fielder Johnny Damon made his presence known in the ninth inning as he took a Brain Shouse fastball over the wall for the 200th homerun of his career.

To put it simply, the Yankees are on a roll. The fact that the Yankees are one of, if not the, most successful team in Major League Baseball is undeniable. With 39 World Series wins in their franchise history, how can you doubt that the Yankees are the best team ever? But this year, in their recently built Yankees Stadium as well as on the road, they have played some of the best baseball that New York fans have seen in a few years. The Bronx Bombers have the second best winning percentage in the majors (.01 behind the Los Angeles Dodgers). At home, they are 35-17—a winning team and a beautiful new stadium is a recipe for elated players, coaches, and fans. But you may ask—besides the new stadium, what about this year’s team is so different from last year?

The Yankees made some off-season moves that were pivotal to this year’s success so far. First, New York added a few bats to their roster. With first baseman Mark Teixeira and right fielder Nick Swisher now in the line-up, the team has extra power. Teixeira’s 25 homeruns and Swisher’s 16, including two in Monday’s win over the Rays, have helped New York maintain a strong two and a half game lead in the AL East. Along with the new guys, 10-time all-star Derek Jeter is putting on a phenomenal performance this year, batting over .300 for the fifth straight season. Powerhouses such as Alex Rodriguez, Hideki Matsui, and the extremely versatile Robinson Cano, are also contributing to New York’s offensive success thus far. The team has also added pitchers, who have proven themselves to be kings of the hill. Starters CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett have both done their share to make their first full year as Yankees a success, while the always-prominent Mariano Rivera has tallied up 29 saves in 30 opportunities.

This year, New York fans have a different image of Yankee baseball to come home to. The team leads the American League with a 61-38 record and a current hot streak that seems to be insurmountable. The team has lived up to Yankee standards. From May 14 to June 1, the Yankees defense went without an error—eighteen straight games without a single defensive flaw and a new major league record. Consistently good play, a smart coach, die-hard fans, and a stunning new stadium—all key components of a new and improved Yankees era.

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