Series by series

How the 2009 playoffs unfolded

World Series history →

World Series. The New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4–2 in the 2009 World Series.

ALCS. The New York Yankees beat the Anaheim Angels 4–2 in the 2009 ALCS.

NLCS. The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4–1 in the 2009 NLCS.

ALDS. The New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 3–0 in the 2009 ALDS.

ALDS. The Anaheim Angels beat the Boston Red Sox 3–0 in the 2009 ALDS.

NLDS. The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 3–1 in the 2009 NLDS.

NLDS. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3–0 in the 2009 NLDS.

Final

2009 MLB playoff bracket

Quick answers

MLB playoff questions

Who won the 2009 World Series?
The New York Yankees won the 2009 World Series, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4–2.
Who won the 2009 ALCS?
The New York Yankees beat the Anaheim Angels 4–2 in the 2009 ALCS. That won the American League pennant.
Who won the 2009 NLCS?
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4–1 in the 2009 NLCS. That won the National League pennant.
How did the 2009 MLB playoffs work?
Eight teams made the playoffs: three division winners and one wild card per league, playing best-of-five Division Series, best-of-seven League Championship Series and the World Series.