Bob Costas lists his 20 greatest MLB teams of all time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:48 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Bob Costas released his selection of the 20 greatest baseball teams, a discussion stemming from The Sporting News’ 140th anniversary panel. The list emphasizes championship-winning teams while noting that other exceptional squads, like the 2001 Mariners, were excluded due to lack of a World Series title. Teams from both integration eras and the Negro Leagues received recognition, with the 1998 Yankees topping the list. Costas acknowledged the challenges of comparing different eras and the historical context in team selection.
- •Costas was part of a 14-person panel for the selection.
- •Top-ranked team is the 1998 Yankees, with 114 wins.
- •The list considers teams from the Negro Leagues.
- •Exceptional teams that didn't win the World Series were not included.
- •Honorable mentions include notable teams like the 1940s Cardinals.
- 12:48 PMYahoo Sports — The impossible task: Bob Costas picks his 20 greatest baseball teams of all time
"Bob Costas welcomes the debate of baseball's greatest teams.
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