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Five MLB teams have never won a World Series title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Five MLB teams have never won a World Series title

Summary

As of August 12, 2026, major league baseball's ranking reveals that five current teams have yet to secure a World Series title. The Seattle Mariners are the only franchise without a World Series appearance. The New York Yankees lead all teams with 27 titles, followed by the St. Louis Cardinals with 11. Other teams without titles include the Colorado Rockies, Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, and Tampa Bay Rays. This ranking highlights the historical significance of championship success in MLB.

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By the Numbers

•Five teams never won a World Series: Mariners, Rockies, Brewers, Padres, Rays.
•Yankees have the most titles with 27 championships.
•The Mariners fell in Game 7 of the 2025 ALCS to the Blue Jays.
•The Dodgers won their ninth title in 2025, placing them third overall.

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The New York Yankees have dominated the championship count over the last 100 years, while five current teams have no World Series titles.
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