There have been 21 sweeps in World Series history. Check out the all-time list of dominant performances on MLB's biggest stage now.
There have been 21 sweeps inWorld Series history. TheMilwaukee Brewershad a chance to achieve the feat for the 22nd time in 2026, but theTampa Bay Raysthwarted it with a walk-off single in the 12th inning of Game 4. The American League has 13 sweeps under its belt, while the National League has eight. Eight of the 13 American League sweeps have been dealt by theNew York Yankees. In the National League, the New York/San Francisco Giantshave achieved three sweeps, while theCincinnati Redshave two sweeps to their name. Check out the full list of World Series sweeps: 2012: San Francisco Giants overDetroit Tigers 2007:Boston Red SoxoverColorado Rockies 2005:Chicago White SoxoverHouston Astros 2004: Boston Red Sox overSt. Louis Cardinals 1999: New York Yankees overAtlanta Braves 1998: New York Yankees overSan Diego Padres 1990: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics 1989: Oakland Athletics over San Francisco Giants 1976: Cincinnati Reds over New York Yankees 1966:Baltimore Oriolesover Los Angeles Dodgers 1963: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees 1954: New York Giants over Cleveland Indians 1950: New York Yankees overPhiladelphia Phillies 1939: New York Yankees over Cincinnati Reds 1938: New York Yankees overChicago Cubs 1932: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs 1928: New York Yankees over St. Louis Cardinals 1927: New York Yankees overPittsburgh Pirates 1922: New York Giants over New York Yankees 1914: Boston Braves over Philadelphia Athletics 1907: Chicago Cubs over Detroit TigersHow many sweeps have there been in the World Series?