MLB: What teams have never won the World Series?
Five MLB franchises have yet to win the World Series. We analyze each team and how close they have been to being champions.
Twenty-five of the 30 MLB teams have won at least one World Series. Five franchises have yet to win the Commissioner’s Trophy: the Colorado Rockiesthe Milwaukee Brewersthe San Diego Padresthe Tampa Bay Rays and the Seattle Marinerswho play in the 2025 American League Championship Series with a view to advancing to their first World Series.
Let’s look at each team and how close they have come to winning a World Series.
Colorado Rockies
Founded in 1993, the Rockies They have only participated in one World Series. In 2007, Colorado was swept by the Boston Red Sox. The Rockies They have never won their division and have only achieved five wild cards in their franchise history.
Milwaukee Brewers
Founded in 1970, the Brewers They have only participated in the World Series once. In 1982, Milwaukee lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. In 2018, the Brewers They advanced to the National League Championship Series, but were ultimately eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3. In 2025, they booked their ticket to another National League Championship Series against the Dodgers, but were swept in four games.
San Diego Padres
Founded in 1969, the Parents They have played in the World Series twice. In 1984, they lost to the Detroit Tigers in five games. In 1998, San Diego was swept by the New York Yankees. The Padres are the oldest MLB team without a World Series title.
Seattle Mariners
Founded in 1977, the sailors They have never advanced to the World Series. They have six playoff appearances in their franchise history. In 2025, seattle He earned his fourth berth to the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, after having lost the series in 1995, 2000 and 2001.
Tampa Bay Rays
Founded in 1998, the Rays They have reached the World Series twice. In 2008, Tampa Bay lost to the Philadelphia Phillies in five games. In 2020, the Rays They were defeated by the Dodgers in six games.
