The term 'Big Apple Team' refers to three professional baseball teams based in New York City: the Yankees (5 letters), the Mets (4 letters), and the Bronx Bombers (12 letters). The Yankees are a Major League Baseball team that plays in the American League East division, while the Mets play in the National League East. The Bronx Bombers is a nickname for the Yankees, referring to their home stadium, Yankee Stadium, which is located in the Bronx borough of New York City.