Brewers capture first World Series title, 2026 championship ends long wait
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Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series championship by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays. The victory marks the end of a 57-year wait for the franchise, which began as the Seattle Pilots in 1969. Milwaukee had previously reached the World Series only once, losing to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982. The Brewers' win reduces the number of MLB teams without a championship to four, including the San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, Colorado Rockies, and Tampa Bay Rays.
- •Brewers won their first championship in franchise history.
- •Milwaukee was previously one of five active MLB teams without a title.
- •The franchise began as the Seattle Pilots in 1969.
- •Brewers lost to the Cardinals in the 1982 World Series.
- •Four MLB teams remain without a World Series championship.
- 3:52 AMYahoo Sports — Which teams have never won a World Series? The list is down to only 4 after Brewers' title
- 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — Which MLB teams have never won a World Series? Brewers come off list
"The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series championship. Here's the MLB franchises still waiting to win their first title.
"Four teams have won their first Fall Classic in the past decade.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 3:52 AMWhich teams have never won a World Series? The list is down to only 4 after Brewers' title
Four teams have won their first Fall Classic in the past decade.
- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 3:13 AMWhich MLB teams have never won a World Series? Brewers come off list
The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series championship. Here's the MLB franchises still waiting to win their first title.
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