MLB Teams Yet to Win a World Series: Will the Brewers or Mariners Break Their Droughts
As the MLB playoffs progress, excitement builds around teams striving for their first World Series championship. The Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners are at the forefront, both yet to capture the coveted title.
MLB Teams Yet to Win a World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers have previously come close, reaching the World Series in 1982 but falling to the St. Louis Cardinals. On the other hand, the Seattle Mariners have yet to make it to a World Series series, making this postseason particularly significant for both teams.
Current Playoff Context
At this stage in the playoffs, the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to display their powerhouse status. They are defending champions, having won the World Series in 2020. The Dodgers will face the Brewers in the National League Championship Series (NLCS), with Game 1 scheduled for October 13 at 8:08 p.m. ET.
Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners lead their American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Toronto Blue Jays, with Game 2 set for October 13 at 5:03 p.m. ET. The Mariners won Game 1, pushing them closer to a potential championship run.
Will the Droughts End?
Both the Brewers and Mariners are not favored to win their respective series, yet their journeys offer a narrative filled with hope and potential history. Could one of these teams break their respective droughts and secure their first World Series victory by the month’s end?
Complete List of MLB Teams Without a World Series Title
Aside from the Brewers and Mariners, several other MLB teams have never won a World Series. Here’s a comprehensive list:
- Milwaukee Brewers – Closest Year: 1982
- Seattle Mariners – Closest Year: N/A (Never reached a World Series)
- San Diego Padres – Closest Year: 1984, 1998
- Tampa Bay Rays – Closest Year: 2008, 2020
- Texas Rangers – Closest Year: 2010, 2011
The next few weeks will be pivotal. Both the Brewers and Mariners have enough talent to potentially clinch their first championship, making this playoff season one to remember.
