Nov 1, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) celebrates defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks to win the World Series in game five of the 2023 World Series at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-735645 ORIG FILE ID: 20231101_szo_om2_0231.JPG
The 2024 World Series has pit two of the biggest teams in baseball against each other for a championship: the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees.
As we prepare to crown another MLB team as the best in the league, let’s look back on all of the World Series winners since 2000.
There are some repeat winners on this list, some Cinderella stories come to life and plenty more baseball history to remember from past World Series.
Let’s run through all of the World Series victors since 2000, going from the 2000 Yankees to the 2023 Texas Rangers.
2000: New York Yankees
Yankees Mariano Rivera and his teammates celebrate the 2000 World Series victory over the Mets. Jn Yankees Braves
2001: Arizona Diamondbacks
Oct 30, 2001; Bronx, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Craig Counsell in action against the New York Yankees during game three of the 2001 World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: VJ Lovero-USA TODAY NETWORK
2002: Anaheim Angels
Oct 27, 2002; San Francisco, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Anaheim Angels shortstop David Eckstein in action against the San Francisco Giants during game three of the 2002 World Series at Pacific Bell Park. The Angels went on to win the World Series. Mandatory Credit: VJ Lovero-USA TODAY NETWORK
2003: Florida Marlins
MIAMI – APRIL 10: (L-R) Dontrelle Willis #35, Manager Jack McKeon #15, Miguel Cabrera #24, Jeff Conine #18 and Alex Gonzalez #11 of the Florida Marlins smile and acknowledge the fans after receiving their 2003 World Series Championship rings prior to the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Pro Player Stadium on April 10, 2004 in Miami, Florida. The Marlins won 5-3. (Photo by Victor Baldizon/Getty Images)
2004: Boston Red Sox
Members of the Red Sox rush out of the dugout to celebrate their World Series win over the Cardinals in 2004.
Oct 28, 2007; Denver, CO, USA; The Boston Red Sox celebrate after the final out in their win over the Colorado Rockies during game 4 of the 2007 World Series at Coors Field. Boston defeated Colorado 4-3 to sweep the World Series. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2008: Philadelphia Phillies
10/27/08 9:31:21 PM — Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A — Game 5 of the 2008 World Series – Tampa Bay Rays vs Philadelphia Phillies — Citizens Bank Park — Philadelphia Phillies’ Cole Hamels walks back to the dugout at the end of the fourth inning. Photo by Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Staff ORG XMIT: RD 35364 10/25/2008 (Via OlyDrop)
2009: New York Yankees
11/5/09 1:07:31 AM — Bronx, NY, U.S.A — World Series Game 6 – Philadelphia Phillies v New York Yankees – Yankee Stadium — Series MVP New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) . Photo by H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY Staff ORG XMIT: HB 37327 World Series 11/4/2009 (Via OlyDrop)
2010: San Francisco Giants
ORG XMIT: USPW-11110642BL Nov 1, 2010; Arlington, TX, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Edgar Renteria (center) celebrates on the field after defeating the Texas Rangers 3-1 in game five of the 2010 World Series at Rangers Ballpark. The Giants won the series four games to one. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-US PRESSWIRE ORIG FILE ID: 20101101_jel_sr6_141.jpg
2011: St. Louis Cardinals
ORG XMIT: USPW-46330 Oct 27, 2011; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese (23) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a walk off home run in the 11th inning in game six of the 2011 World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals won 10-9. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-US PRESSWIRE ORIG FILE ID: 20111027_jla_ac1_362.jpg
2012: San Francisco Giants
Oct 28, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (left) is presented with the MVP trophy by commissioner Bud Selig after game four of the 2012 World Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Matt Slocum/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USPW-98384 ORIG FILE ID: 20121028_jla_so6_391.jpg
2013: Boston Red Sox
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 30: Koji Uehara #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with David Ross #3 after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
2014: San Francisco Giants
Oct 29, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (left) watches as teammate Madison Bumgarner (middle) hoists the Commissioners Trophy after game seven of the 2014 World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-190104 ORIG FILE ID: 20141029_jla_sa7_458.jpg
2015: Kansas City Royals
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 01: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the New York Mets to win Game Five of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field on November 1, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Kansas City Royals defeated the New York Mets with a score of 7 to 2 to win the World Series. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 588373995 ORIG FILE ID: 495319600
2016: Chicago Cubs
CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 02: The Chicago Cubs celebrate after winning 8-7 against the Cleveland Indians in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** ORG XMIT: 678125603 ORIG FILE ID: 620748132
2017: Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 03: Josh Reddick #22 of the Houston Astros celebrates with a belt as Carlos Correa #1 holds the World Series Trophy during the Houston Astros Victory Parade on November 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7 to win the 2017 World Series. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775069960 ORIG FILE ID: 869903500
2018: Boston Red Sox
Oct 27, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce (25) celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning in game four of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-391896 ORIG FILE ID: 20181027_jla_usa_126.jpg
2019: Washington Nationals
Oct 30, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer celebrates in the clubhouse with the Commissioners Trophy after defeating the Houston Astros in game seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park. The Washington Nationals won the World Series winning four games to three. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-419409 ORIG FILE ID: 20191030_jla_at5_326.jpg
2020: Los Angeles Dodgers
Oct 27, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) holds up the World Series trophy after winning the Worls Series against the Tampa Bay Rays after game six of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-431121 ORIG FILE ID: 20201027_0018.JPG
2021: Atlanta Braves
Nov 5, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman speaks during the World Series championship rally at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
2022: Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros and wife Kate Upton celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775891231 ORIG FILE ID: 1439363924
2023: Texas Rangers
Nov 3, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) raises the trophy during the celebration outside of the ballpark after the World Series championship parade at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
