⚾Most World Series Wins by Team
Major League Baseball teams have competed for the World Series since 1903, with total wins serving as the definitive measure of franchise success. The New York Yankees dominate the all-time list while many expansion clubs still seek their first title. Compare the leaders and vote for the team whose championship legacy stands tallest.
Fact-ranked — the numbers decide the order, not votes
What counts: Strictly ordered by total World Series titles won; 25 entries shown because only 18 teams have ever won and the rest share zero. All figures are exact historical counts.
The Yankees captured their first title in 1923 and added 26 more over the next eight decades, establishing an unmatched dynasty. Their 2009 victory capped a run that included five titles in the 1950s alone. No other franchise approaches their total.
World Series Wins: 27Appearances: 40First Win: 1923Last Win: 2009Home City: New York
added by IJRin 8 rankingsNew York Yankees
The Cardinals won 11 championships, the most outside New York, with signature triumphs in 1926, 1964, and 2011. Their consistent success across three different ballparks built a model small-market powerhouse.
World Series Wins: 11Appearances: 19First Win: 1926Last Win: 2011Home City: St. Louis
added by IJRin 5 rankingsSt. Louis Cardinals
The Athletics claimed nine titles, including a dominant three-year streak from 1972-1974 and earlier success in Philadelphia. Their 1989 sweep capped the modern era before relocation pressures mounted.
World Series Wins: 9Appearances: 14First Win: 1910Last Win: 1989Home City: Oakland
added by IJRin 4 rankingsOakland Athletics
Boston ended an 86-year drought in 2004 and added two more titles by 2018, bringing their total to nine. The 2004 comeback against the Yankees remains the franchise signature moment.
World Series Wins: 9Appearances: 13First Win: 1903Last Win: 2018Home City: Boston
added by IJRin 7 rankingsBoston Red Sox
The Dodgers won eight championships, highlighted by the 1955 Brooklyn victory and the 1988 Kirk Gibson homer in Los Angeles. Their move west produced sustained excellence but fewer rings than their crosstown rival.
World Series Wins: 8Appearances: 21First Win: 1955Last Win: 2020Home City: Los Angeles
added by IJRin 5 rankingsLos Angeles Dodgers
The Giants secured eight titles, with three in five years from 2010-2014 after moving from New York. Their even-year magic produced a modern dynasty that rivals any franchise run.
World Series Wins: 8Appearances: 20First Win: 1905Last Win: 2014Home City: San Francisco
added by IJRin 4 rankingsSan Francisco Giants
Pittsburgh captured five titles, the last in 1979 behind Willie Stargell, after earlier successes in 1909 and 1925. Their early 20th-century dominance faded into a long championship drought.
World Series Wins: 5Appearances: 7First Win: 1909Last Win: 1979Home City: Pittsburgh
added by IJRin 3 rankingsPittsburgh Pirates
The Reds won five championships, including the dominant Big Red Machine titles of 1975 and 1976. Their 1990 wire-to-wire season added a surprising fifth ring.
World Series Wins: 5Appearances: 9First Win: 1919Last Win: 1990Home City: Cincinnati
added by IJRin 4 rankingsCincinnati Reds
Detroit claimed four titles, with the 1984 team finishing the regular season with a 35-5 surge and sweeping the World Series. Earlier wins in 1935, 1945, and 1968 built a solid legacy.
World Series Wins: 4Appearances: 11First Win: 1935Last Win: 1984Home City: Detroit
added by IJRin 3 rankingsDetroit Tigers
The Cubs ended a 108-year title drought in 2016 with a dramatic Game 7 comeback, bringing their total to three. Earlier wins came in 1907 and 1908 during the franchise's early golden age.
World Series Wins: 3Appearances: 11First Win: 1907Last Win: 2016Home City: Chicago
added by IJRin 6 rankingsChicago Cubs
Baltimore won three titles in 1966, 1970, and 1983 behind strong pitching and defense. The 1970 sweep of the Reds highlighted Earl Weaver's managerial peak.
World Series Wins: 3Appearances: 7First Win: 1966Last Win: 1983Home City: Baltimore
added by IJRin 3 rankingsBaltimore Orioles
The Twins captured three championships, winning in 1924 as the Senators and twice in Minnesota in 1987 and 1991. The 1991 Game 7 thriller remains a signature moment.
World Series Wins: 3Appearances: 6First Win: 1924Last Win: 1991Home City: Minneapolis
added by IJRin 2 rankingsMinnesota Twins
The Mets won two titles in 1969 and 1986, both stunning upsets that defined the franchise. Their 1969 Miracle Mets run remains one of baseball's greatest underdog stories.
World Series Wins: 2Appearances: 5First Win: 1969Last Win: 1986Home City: New York
added by IJRin 4 rankingsNew York Mets
The White Sox broke an 88-year drought with the 2005 sweep, adding to their lone earlier title in 1917. The 2005 run featured dominant pitching throughout the postseason.
World Series Wins: 2Appearances: 5First Win: 1917Last Win: 2005Home City: Chicago
added by IJRin 5 rankingsChicago White Sox
Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays won back-to-back titles in 1992 and 1993, becoming the first team outside the U.S. to claim the Commissioner's Trophy. Their consecutive victories marked a brief Canadian dynasty.
World Series Wins: 2Appearances: 2First Win: 1992Last Win: 1993Home City: Toronto
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Cleveland won two titles in 1920 and 1948 but has appeared in multiple Fall Classics without adding to that total. Their early success established a foundation that later teams could never replicate.
World Series Wins: 2Appearances: 6First Win: 1920Last Win: 1948Home City: Cleveland
added by IJRin 2 rankingsCleveland Guardians
The Nationals captured their lone title in 2019 after relocating from Montreal, defeating the Astros in a dramatic seven-game series. The championship validated years of strong regular-season play.
World Series Wins: 1Appearances: 1First Win: 2019Last Win: 2019Home City: Washington
added by IJRin 2 rankingsWashington Nationals
The Royals won their only title in 2015 after a dramatic seven-game series against the Mets, capping a run that included their 1985 championship loss reversal.
World Series Wins: 1Appearances: 4First Win: 1985Last Win: 2015Home City: Kansas City
added by IJRin 4 rankingsKansas City Royals
The Rays reached the World Series three times but captured their first title in 2020 with a shortened-season run. Their low-budget model produced sustained excellence without prior championship hardware.
World Series Wins: 1Appearances: 3First Win: 2020Last Win: 2020Home City: St. Petersburg
added by IJRTampa Bay Rays
The Diamondbacks won their only title in 2001 as a fourth-year expansion team, defeating the Yankees in seven games. Randy Johnson's heroics defined the franchise's lone championship moment.
World Series Wins: 1Appearances: 1First Win: 2001Last Win: 2001Home City: Phoenix
added by IJRin 2 rankingsArizona Diamondbacks
The Braves won their only title since relocating to Atlanta in 1995 after three straight appearances, ending with a Game 6 victory over Cleveland. Their 1990s dominance produced 14 straight division titles but just one ring.
World Series Wins: 1Appearances: 5First Win: 1995Last Win: 1995Home City: Atlanta
added by IJRin 3 rankingsAtlanta Braves
The Astros captured their first title in 2017 after a dramatic seven-game series, following their 2005 loss as an NL team. Their 2017-2022 window produced sustained contention.
World Series Wins: 1Appearances: 3First Win: 2017Last Win: 2017Home City: Houston
added by IJRin 2 rankingsHouston Astros
The Phillies won their only title in 2008 after a dramatic Game 5 victory, capping a run that included their 1980 championship. Their 2008-2011 core nearly added more hardware.
World Series Wins: 1Appearances: 4First Win: 1980Last Win: 2008Home City: Philadelphia
added by IJRin 3 rankingsPhiladelphia Phillies
The Mariners have never won a World Series despite reaching the ALCS three times. Their 116-win 2001 season stands as the high-water mark without a championship.
World Series Wins: 0Appearances: 0First Win: —Last Win: —Home City: Seattle
added by IJRSeattle Mariners
The Rockies reached the World Series once in 2007 but were swept by the Red Sox. Their expansion history features strong regular seasons without championship success.
World Series Wins: 0Appearances: 1First Win: —Last Win: —Home City: Denver
added by IJRColorado Rockies
The Brewers reached the World Series once in 1982 but lost to the Cardinals. Their expansion and relocation history has yet to produce a championship.
World Series Wins: 0Appearances: 1First Win: —Last Win: —Home City: Milwaukee
added by IJRin 2 rankingsMilwaukee Brewers
The Padres reached the World Series twice in 1984 and 1998 but lost both times. Their consistent contention in the NL West has not translated to a title.
World Series Wins: 0Appearances: 2First Win: —Last Win: —Home City: San Diego
added by IJRSan Diego Padres
The Rangers reached the World Series twice in 2010 and 2011 but lost both in dramatic fashion. Their long expansion history finally produced contention without a ring.
World Series Wins: 0Appearances: 2First Win: —Last Win: —Home City: Arlington
added by IJRin 2 rankingsTexas Rangers
The Marlins won the World Series in 1997 and 2003 as a wild-card team but have not returned since. Their two titles came in franchise history's only two postseason appearances.
World Series Wins: 2Appearances: 2First Win: 1997Last Win: 2003Home City: Miami
added by IJRMiami Marlins
