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World Series
This category is for the final round of the Major League Baseball season and postseason which is called the World Series. Here you can ask questions about previous World Series, World Series games, the teams, the players, the records and much more.
2,256 Questions
When was the last time the Cleveland Indians won the pennant?
As of the 2011 playoffs, the last time the Indians were in the World Series was 1997 against the Florida Marlins. The Marlins won the 1997 World Series 4 games to 3.
1948
1948 was the last time the Indians won the World Series. The last time the Indians played in the World Series was 1997 when they lost in seven games to the Florida Marlins.
When did the San Francisco Giants win the World Series?
On Sunday, October 28, 2012, the San Francisco Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3 in 10 innings to win the 108th World Series championship in four games. It was the second time in three seasons that the Giants earned baseball's world title. On Monday, November 1, 2010, the San Francisco Giants won the 106th World Series, defeating the Texas Rangers, 3-1, at Arlington, Texas. The Giants won that series four games to one.
Who were tge killer bees in the world series for the Houston Astros?
Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, and Derek Bell.
When was the last time the San Francisco Giants won a world championship?
On October 2, 2016, the San Francisco Giants clinched a wild-card berth for the National League playoffs. They defeated the New York Mets, 3-0, in a one-game playoff, enabling the Giants to advance to the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs..
Who were the winners of World War I?
Technically the Allied nations including Britain, Italy, France and the Americans. They were called the Big 4.
How many times has Willie Mays won the World Series?
Willie Mays' only World Series win was with the 1954 New York Giants.
Who scored the most home runs?
Home Run Records
Career RecordsRecordLgName(s)Team(s)DataMost
In A Career
(Top 100)ALBabe RuthBoston49708New York659NLBarry Bonds
Pittsburgh176762San Francisco586Most
By A CatcherALCarlton FiskBoston157351Chicago194NLMike PiazzaLos Angeles396FloridaNew YorkSan DiegoMost
By A Designated HitterALEdgar MartinezSeattle243261Frank ThomasChicago196Oakland39Toronto26NLMike PiazzaNew York910San Diego1Most
By A First BasemanALLou GehrigNew York493NLWillie McCoveySan Francisco439San DiegoMLMark McGwireOakland566St. LouisMost
By A Leadoff Hitter
(At Start Of Game)ALRickey HendersonOakland4373New York24Toronto1Anaheim1Seattle3Boston1NLCraig BiggioHouston5353MLRickey HendersonOakland4381New York (AL)24Toronto1Anaheim1Seattle3Boston1New York (NL)2San Diego5Los Angeles1Most
By A LefthanderALBabe RuthBoston49708New York659NLBarry BondsPittsburgh176762San Francisco586Most
By A Pinch HitterALGates BrownDetroit16NLJerry LynchCincinnati18PittsburghMLCliff JohnsonNew York1020ClevelandOaklandTorontoHouston10ChicagoMost
By A PitcherALWes Ferrell
Cleveland36BostonWashingtonNew YorkNLWarren SpahnBoston35MilwaukeeNew YorkSan FranciscoMLWes Ferrell
Cleveland3637BostonWashingtonNew YorkBoston1Most
By A RighthanderALHarmon KillebrewWashington84573Minnesota475Kansas City14NLHank AaronMilwaukee398733Atlanta335MLHank AaronMilwaukee398755Atlanta335Milwaukee22Most
By A Second BasemanALJoe GordonNew York246ClevelandNLJeff KentNew York351San FranciscoHoustonLos AngelesMost
By A ShortstopALCal Ripken, Jr.Baltimore345NLErnie BanksChicago277Most
By A Switch HitterALMickey MantleNew York536NLChipper JonesAtlanta408Most
By A Third BasemanALGraig NettlesMinnesota319ClevelandNew YorkNLMike SchmidtPhiladelphia509Most
By An OutfielderALBabe RuthBoston686New YorkNLBarry BondsPittsburgh748San FranciscoMost
In The Extra InningsALBabe RuthBoston16New YorkNLWillie MaysNew York22San FranciscoNew YorkMost
On Opening DayALKen Griffey, Jr.Seattle8NLEddie MathewsMilwaukee7Willie MaysNew YorkSan FranciscoMLFrank RobinsonBaltimore58CaliforniaClevelandCincinnati3Most Ballparks
With A Home Run HitALRafael PalmeiroTexas31BaltimoreNLMike PiazzaLos Angeles39FloridaNew YorkMLSammy SosaTexas45Chicago (AL)Chicago (NL)BaltimoreTexasRecordLgName(s)TeamDataHome Run Records
Who was the winning pitcher in the last game of the 1939 World Series?
In the 1939 World Series, the New York Yankees swept the Cincinnati Reds in four straight games to capture the World Championship. Game four of the Series was played in Cincinnati with the Yankees winning 7-4 in 10 innings, pushing across 3 runs in the top of the 10th. Winning pitcher was reliever Johnny Murphy. It was Murphy's only appearance in the Series and he pitched 3 1/3 inning, gave up 5 hits, one run, struck out 2 and had no walks. The 30 year old had lead the American League in saves that season with 19, while appearing in 38 games for the Yankees, all in relief. The losing pitcher, by the way, was Reds ace, Bucky Walters, who came into the game in relief in the 8th inning to suffer his 2nd loss of the Series.
What year did astros go to World Series?
The astros went to the World Series in 2005 but lost in a sweep to the White Sox
Who won the superbowl in 1951?
No one. There was no Super Bowl in 1945. The first Super Bowl was in 1967.
The Super Bowl didn't start until 1967.
Who was the MVP of the 1988 World Series?
Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series MVP award in 1988. He also won the the Cy Young award that year. Bret Saberhagen, Whitey Ford and Sandy Koufax are the only other players to win both awards in the same season.
How many World Series did the New York Yankees win in the 1990s?
The New York Yankees won 5 World Series titles since 1990.
1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2009.
Who won the Major League Baseball World Series in the year 2000?
The New York Yankees won the 2000 World Series over the New York Mets, 4 games to 1.
How many career World Series home runs did yogi berra hit?
358 in the regular season and 12 in the World Series.
Who was the mvp in the national league in 2006?
Ryan howard was the Mvp of the national league in 2006, so my guess would be the BIG MAN
Who pitched a no hitter in the 1956 World Series?
Game 5 played at Yankee Stadium when Don Larsen pitched a Perfect game on October 8, 1956 at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won the game 2-0 against losing pitcher Sal Maglie. Mickey Mantle hit a 4th inning solo home run. Fans in attendance 64,519.
What national league team has the longest streak of not winning the World Series?
Their longest streak of not winning the World Series is 24 years, from 1982 to 2006.
As of the 2007 season, the following franchises have won at least 1 World Series: Won/Team 26 - Yankees
10 - Cardinals
9 - Athletics
7 - Red Sox
6 - Dodgers
5 - Reds, Pirates, Giants,
4 - Tigers
3 - White Sox, Braves, Twins, Orioles
2 - Marlins, Blue Jays, Mets, Indians, Cubs
1 - Angels, Diamondbacks, Royals, Phillies Any franchise not listed has not won a World Series.
How many World Series wins does Boston have?
The American League team in Boston, known for many years as the Red Sox, won World Series in 1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004, 2007 and 2013.
The National League team in Boston, called the Braves, won in 1914.
What team did the Dodgers play in the 1947 World Series and who won?
The New York Yankees won the 1947 World Series. They defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers, four games to three.
Who won the 1986 World Series and who did they beat?
The Pittsburgh Pirate beat the New York Yankees. I think it was won by a game 7 home run by second baseman Bill Mazaroski who may well have been the MVP.
Bobby Richardson of the Yankees was the MVP of the 1960 World Series.Which New York Yankees pitcher has the most World Series wins?
As of July 25, 2010, Mariano Rivera holds the New York Yankees record for most saves with 546. He is ranked #2 on the all-time list behind Trevor Hoffman.
What teams have won the World Series since 2000?
1998 New York Yankees
1999 New York Yankees
2000 New York Yankees
2001 Arizona Diamondbacks
2002 Anaheim Angels
2003 Florida Marlins
2004 Boston Red Sox
2005 Chicago White Sox
2006 St. Louis Cardinals
2007 Boston Red Sox
2008 Philadelphia Phillies
2009 New York Yankees
2010 San Fransisco Giants
How many world series has bob Gibson won?
3 ... 1964 against the Yankees, 1967 against the Red Sox, and 1968 against the Tigers.
Gibson started 9 games in the WS and had a 7-2 record with a 1.89 ERA, 8 complete games, and 2 shutouts.
Who did Mickey Mantle hit his last home run off of in his last World Series?
Mickey Mantle collected his last hit on September 25, 1968. He hit a single in the bottom of the first inning of game 161, off opposing Cleveland Indians pitcher Luis Tiant.
