World Series Battle — Frequently Asked
Who has won the most World Series in the expansion era (1969–2025)?
The New York Yankees lead with 7 titles in the expansion era (1977, 1978, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009). The Los Angeles Dodgers are second with 5 (1981, 1988, 2020, 2024, 2025), having become the first repeat champions since the 2000 Yankees.
What is the longest World Series drought ever broken?
The Chicago Cubs' 108-year drought from 1908 to 2016 is the longest in major North American professional sports history. They ended it with a Game 7 win in Cleveland that included a rain delay before the 10th inning.
Who won the 2025 World Series?
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in 7 games. Game 7 went 11 innings with a Will Smith home run off Shane Bieber providing the winning margin. Yoshinobu Yamamoto won World Series MVP.
Which expansion-era manager has the most World Series titles?
Joe Torre won 4 World Series with the Yankees (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000). Tony La Russa won 3 (1989 A's, 2006 and 2011 Cardinals). Bobby Cox, despite leading the Braves to 5 World Series in the 1990s, won only one (1995).
How many innings did the longest World Series game ever last?
Game 3 of the 2018 World Series between the Dodgers and Red Sox lasted 18 innings — the longest by innings in World Series history. The Dodgers won 3-2 on a Max Muncy walk-off home run. The game took over seven hours to complete.
Which MLB teams have never won a World Series?
Five franchises have never won a World Series: the San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, and Colorado Rockies. The Mariners are also the only MLB franchise that has never appeared in a World Series.