The Milwaukee Brewers ended their championship drought at the 2026 World Series by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in five games.
It marked the first title in Brewers history, leaving the Rays alongside three other franchises that have yet to win a World Series. The last time a World Series featured two teams seeking their first-ever championship was in 1980, when the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals.
San Diego Padres
Founded: 1969
The San Diego Padres are currently the oldest franchise without a World Series title. They have reached the World Series twice, losing in five games to the Detroit Tigers in 1984, and being swept by the New York Yankees in 1998.
Seattle Mariners
Founded: 1977
The Seattle Mariners have never reached the World Series, having recorded six playoff appearances in franchise history. In 2025, Seattle advanced to the ALCS for the fourth time, but missed out on a World Series berth against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Colorado Rockies
Founded: 1993
The Colorado Rockies have made one World Series appearance, falling to the Boston Red Sox in 2007. The franchise has yet to claim a division title and only has five Wild Card berths.
Tampa Bay Rays
Founded: 1998
The Tampa Bay Rays have advanced to the World Series three times (2008, 2020, 2026). In their most recent appearance, they lost in five games to the Milwaukee Brewers. They are one of three teams, along with the Dodgers and the Tigers, to have lost each of their first three trips to the World Series.
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