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World Series Sweeps Through the Years
Twenty-one sweeps have occurred across World Series history, with the American League accounting for thirteen and the National League for eight.
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League Breakdown
The American League holds thirteen of the twenty-one total sweeps. Eight of those thirteen have come from the New York Yankees. In the National League, the New York/San Francisco Giants account for three sweeps while the Cincinnati Reds hold two.
Current Opportunity
One additional sweep remains possible in Game 4 of the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays. Should the Brewers complete the sweep, the franchise would secure its first World Series title and become only the second team to sweep both the LCS and the World Series, joining the 1976 Cincinnati Reds.
Historical Context
These twenty-one sweeps represent the most dominant performances on the sport's biggest stage. The current series offers a chance to extend that list while adding a new name to the short roster of teams that have swept both the LCS and World Series in the same postseason.
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