National League pennant winners 1901-68
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Each season
in Major League Baseball
, the National League
team with the best performance wins the league's pennant
, signifying that they are its champion and winning the right to play in the World Series
. In addition to the pennant, the team that wins the National League playoffs receives the Warren C. Giles Trophy, named for Warren Giles
, who was league president from 1951 to 1969. Warren's son Bill Giles
, the honorary league president and owner of the Philadelphia Phillies
, presents the trophy to the National League champion at the conclusion of each National League Championship Series
(NLCS).
Early in the history of the National League, the pennant was presented to the team with the best win–loss record
at the end of the season. The first modern World Series was played in 1903, and after a hiatus in 1904, continued until 1994, when the players' strike forced the cancellation of the postseason
, and resumed in 1995.
In 1969, the league split into two divisions, and the teams with the best records in each division played one another in the NLCS to determine the pennant winner. The format of the NLCS was changed from a best-of-five to a best-of-seven format for the 1985 postseason. In 1995, an additional playoff series was added when Major League Baseball restructured the two divisions in each league into three. , the winners of the Eastern
, Central
, and Western Divisions
, as well as one wild card team
, play in the National League Division Series
, a best-of-five playoff to determine the opponents who will play for the pennant.
The Los Angeles Dodgers
(1884-present) (formerly the Brooklyn Dodgers; 21 pennants, 26 playoff appearances) have the most NL Pennants. The San Francisco Giants
(1883-present) (formerly the New York Giants
of Manhattan
have 21 pennants, 23 playoff appearances) are tied for the most National League pennants. They are followed by the St. Louis Cardinals
(1882-present) (18 pennants and 24 playoff appearances),, the Atlanta Braves
(1876-present) (17 pennants and 21 postseason appearances between their three home cities of Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Boston
) and the Chicago Cubs (16 pennants and 18 playoff appearances). The Philadelphia Phillies
won the league in back-to-back seasons in 2008 and 2009, becoming the first National League team to do so since the Braves in 1995 and 1996.
The team with the best record to win the National League pennant was the 1906 Chicago Cubs
, who won 116 of 152 games during that season and finished 20 games ahead of the Giants, playing in New York at the time. The best record by a pennant-winner in the Championship Series era is 108–54, which was achieved by the Cincinnati Reds
in 1975 and the New York Mets
in 1986; both of these teams went on to win the World Series.
National League champions have gone on to win the World Series 44 times, most recently in 2011. Pennant-winners have also won the Temple Cup
and the Chronicle-Telegraph Cup
, two pre–World Series league championships, although second-place teams won three of the four Temple Cup meetings. The largest margin of victory for a pennant-winner before 1969 is games; the Pittsburgh Pirates
led the Brooklyn Superbas (now the Dodgers) by that margin on the final day of the 1902 season.
Major League Baseball season
The Major League Baseball season is the set of scheduled games played prior to the postseason . 162 games are played. Prior to 1961 in the American League and 1962 in the National, 154 games were played. The games are scheduled over 178 to 183 days, except when teams participate in International...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
, the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
team with the best performance wins the league's pennant
Pennant (sports)
A pennant is a commemorative flag typically used to show support for a particular athletic team. Pennants have been historically used in all types of athletic levels: high school, collegiate, professional etc. Traditionally, pennants were made of felt and fashioned in the official colors of a...
, signifying that they are its champion and winning the right to play in the World Series
World Series
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball, played between the American League and National League champions since 1903. The winner of the World Series championship is determined through a best-of-seven playoff and awarded the Commissioner's Trophy...
. In addition to the pennant, the team that wins the National League playoffs receives the Warren C. Giles Trophy, named for Warren Giles
Warren Giles
Warren Crandall Giles was a National League executive in Major League Baseball.-Baseball:Giles was elected president of the Moline, Illinois baseball club in the Three-I League in 1919 and began a 50-year career in baseball that saw him rise all the way to the presidency of the National League...
, who was league president from 1951 to 1969. Warren's son Bill Giles
Bill Giles (baseball)
William Yale Giles is the chairman and part owner of Major League Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies.-Personal:He is the son of former National League president Warren Giles...
, the honorary league president and owner of the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
, presents the trophy to the National League champion at the conclusion of each National League Championship Series
National League Championship Series
In Major League Baseball, the National League Championship Series is a round in the postseason that determines who wins the National League pennant and advances to Major League Baseball's championship, the World Series, facing the winner of the American League Championship Series. The reigning...
(NLCS).
Early in the history of the National League, the pennant was presented to the team with the best win–loss record
Winning percentage
In sports, a winning percentage is the fraction of games or matches a team or individual has won. It is defined as wins divided by wins plus losses . Ties count as a ½ loss and a ½ win...
at the end of the season. The first modern World Series was played in 1903, and after a hiatus in 1904, continued until 1994, when the players' strike forced the cancellation of the postseason
Major League Baseball postseason
The Major League Baseball postseason is an elimination tournament held after the conclusion of Major League Baseball's regular season. It consists of one best-of-five series and two best-of-seven series...
, and resumed in 1995.
In 1969, the league split into two divisions, and the teams with the best records in each division played one another in the NLCS to determine the pennant winner. The format of the NLCS was changed from a best-of-five to a best-of-seven format for the 1985 postseason. In 1995, an additional playoff series was added when Major League Baseball restructured the two divisions in each league into three. , the winners of the Eastern
National League East
The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies are tied for the most National League East Division titles . All of Atlanta's NL East titles came during a record stretch of 14 consecutive division titles...
, Central
National League Central
The National League Central Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. This division was created in 1994, by moving two teams from the Western Division and three teams from the Eastern Division of the National League...
, and Western Divisions
National League West
The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball's National League. It was created in 1969 when the previously undivided National League expanded its membership to twelve teams, positioning half of them in an Eastern division and the other...
, as well as one wild card team
Wild card (sports)
The term wild card refers broadly to a tournament or playoff berth awarded to an individual or team that has not qualified through normal play.-International sports:...
, play in the National League Division Series
National League Division Series
In Major League Baseball, the National League Division Series determine which two teams from the National League will advance to the National League Championship Series...
, a best-of-five playoff to determine the opponents who will play for the pennant.
The Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
(1884-present) (formerly the Brooklyn Dodgers; 21 pennants, 26 playoff appearances) have the most NL Pennants. The San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
(1883-present) (formerly the New York Giants
History of the New York Giants (NL)
The history of the New York Giants, before the franchise moved to San Francisco, lasted from 1883 to 1957. It featured five of the franchise's six World Series wins and 17 of its 21 National League pennants...
of Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
have 21 pennants, 23 playoff appearances) are tied for the most National League pennants. They are followed by the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
(1882-present) (18 pennants and 24 playoff appearances),, the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
(1876-present) (17 pennants and 21 postseason appearances between their three home cities of Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
) and the Chicago Cubs (16 pennants and 18 playoff appearances). The Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
won the league in back-to-back seasons in 2008 and 2009, becoming the first National League team to do so since the Braves in 1995 and 1996.
The team with the best record to win the National League pennant was the 1906 Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
, who won 116 of 152 games during that season and finished 20 games ahead of the Giants, playing in New York at the time. The best record by a pennant-winner in the Championship Series era is 108–54, which was achieved by the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in 1975 and the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
in 1986; both of these teams went on to win the World Series.
National League champions have gone on to win the World Series 44 times, most recently in 2011. Pennant-winners have also won the Temple Cup
Temple Cup
The Temple Cup was a trophy awarded to the winner of a best-of-seven, post-season championship series in the National League, from 1894–1897. The 30-inch-high silver cup was donated by coal, citrus, and lumber baron William Chase Temple, the owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates at the time...
and the Chronicle-Telegraph Cup
Chronicle-Telegraph Cup
The Chronicle-Telegraph Cup was the trophy awarded to the winner of a postseason competition in American professional baseball in 1900. The series, played only once, was a precursor to the current World Series....
, two pre–World Series league championships, although second-place teams won three of the four Temple Cup meetings. The largest margin of victory for a pennant-winner before 1969 is games; the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
led the Brooklyn Superbas (now the Dodgers) by that margin on the final day of the 1902 season.
Key
| Year | Links to the corresponding "year in baseball" (1876–1900) or "Major League Baseball season" (1901–present) article |
| Team | Links to the corresponding season in which each team played |
| Series | Links to the corresponding "National League Championship Series" article |
| Record | Regular season win–loss record Win–loss record In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only... |
| GA | Games ahead of the second-place team (pre-NLCS era) |
| WW | Wins by the winning team (NLCS era) |
| LW | Wins by the losing team (NLCS era) |
| Ref | Reference |
| T | Won Temple Cup Temple Cup The Temple Cup was a trophy awarded to the winner of a best-of-seven, post-season championship series in the National League, from 1894–1897. The 30-inch-high silver cup was donated by coal, citrus, and lumber baron William Chase Temple, the owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates at the time... (1894–1897) |
| C-T | Won Chronicle-Telegraph Cup Chronicle-Telegraph Cup The Chronicle-Telegraph Cup was the trophy awarded to the winner of a postseason competition in American professional baseball in 1900. The series, played only once, was a precursor to the current World Series.... (1900) |
| * | Won World Series World Series The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball, played between the American League and National League champions since 1903. The winner of the World Series championship is determined through a best-of-seven playoff and awarded the Commissioner's Trophy... (modern era only; 1903–present) |
| E | National League East National League East The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies are tied for the most National League East Division titles . All of Atlanta's NL East titles came during a record stretch of 14 consecutive division titles... division member (1969–present) |
| C | National League Central National League Central The National League Central Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. This division was created in 1994, by moving two teams from the Western Division and three teams from the Eastern Division of the National League... division member (1995–present) |
| W | National League West National League West The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball's National League. It was created in 1969 when the previously undivided National League expanded its membership to twelve teams, positioning half of them in an Eastern division and the other... division member (1969–present) |
| † | Wild card Wild card (sports) The term wild card refers broadly to a tournament or playoff berth awarded to an individual or team that has not qualified through normal play.-International sports:... team (1995–present) |
1876–1968
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| Chicago White Stockings 1876 Chicago White Stockings season The Chicago White Stockings were one of the founding members of the new National League, and won its initial championship during the 1876 season.-Roster:-Starters by position:... |
Hartford Dark Blues 1876 Hartford Dark Blues season The Hartford Dark Blues joined the new National League for its first season in , and team owner Morgan Bulkeley was the first National League president. They finished the season in third place.-Regular season:-Roster:-Starters by position:... |
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| Boston Red Caps 1877 Boston Red Caps season The Boston Red Caps, under new owner Arthur Soden, won their first National League pennant in .-Roster:-Starters by position:Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in... |
Louisville Grays 1877 Louisville Grays season The Louisville Grays were the victim of Major League Baseball's first gambling scandal. Pitcher Jim Devlin, outfielder George Hall, utility player Al Nichols and shortstop Bill Craver were accused of throwing games at the end of the season. All four were banned from baseball for life... |
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| Boston Red Caps 1878 Boston Red Caps season The Boston Red Caps won their second straight National League pennant.-Roster:-Starters by position:Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in-Other batters:... |
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| Providence Grays 1879 Providence Grays season The Providence Grays won the National League title in only their second season in the league.-Regular season:300px|thumb|Providence Baseball Club, 1879, York, Riley, Hines, Start, Denny, Nara, H. Wright, Radbourne, Gilligan, G. Wright, Farrell, Ward... |
Boston Red Caps 1879 Boston Red Caps season thumb|Boston, 1879, Thos. Bond, Jno. Morrill, Chas. Snyder, Chas. W. Jones, J. J. Burdock, Edw. Cogswell, S. Houck, Jno. E. B. Sutton, W. Hawes, Chas. Foley, Harry Wright-Roster:-Starters by position:... |
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| Chicago White Stockings 1880 Chicago White Stockings season -Roster:-Starters by position:Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in-Other batters:Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
15 | Providence Grays 1880 Providence Grays season The Providence Grays finished the 1880 season in second place in the National League.-Roster:-Starters by position:Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in... |
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| Chicago White Stockings 1881 Chicago White Stockings season -Roster:-Starters by position:Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in-Other batters:Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
Providence Grays 1881 Providence Grays season The Providence Grays finished the 1881 season in second place in the National League for a second straight season. However, management strife and sagging attendance hurt the team's bottom line and they occasionally had trouble meeting payroll.-Roster:... |
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| Chicago White Stockings 1882 Chicago White Stockings season -Roster:-Starters by position:Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in-Other batters:Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
Providence Grays 1882 Providence Grays season The Providence Grays hired veteran manager Harry Wright to guide the team in and the team seemed to improve. They held first place until September 17, but then suffered a losing streak that dropped the team into second place.... |
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| Boston Beaneaters 1883 Boston Beaneaters season The Boston team won its third National League pennant. This is also generally recognized as the year during which the team's nickname became the Boston Beaneaters.-Roster:-Starters by position:... |
Chicago White Stockings 1883 Chicago White Stockings season -Roster:-Starters by position:Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in-Other batters:Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| Providence Grays 1884 Providence Grays season The Providence Grays went 84-28 during the 1884 season, easily capturing the National League championship. They then faced the American Association champions, the New York Metropolitans, in the very first World Series... |
Boston Beaneaters 1884 Boston Beaneaters season -Roster:-Starters by position:Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in-Other batters:Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| Chicago White Stockings 1885 Chicago White Stockings season The Chicago White Stockings season was a season in American baseball. The team won the National League pennant for the first time since , beating the New York Giants by two games. They went on to face the St. Louis Browns in the 1885 World Series... |
New York Giants 1885 New York Gothams/Giants season The New York Gothams/Giants season was the franchise's 3rd season.- Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :... |
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| Chicago White Stockings 1886 Chicago White Stockings season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
Detroit Wolverines 1886 Detroit Wolverines season The Detroit Wolverines had the best winning percentage of any major league baseball team to play in Detroit. They compiled a record of 87-36 for a .707 winning percentage... |
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| Detroit Wolverines 1887 Detroit Wolverines season The 1887 Detroit Wolverines season was a season in American baseball. The team won the 1887 National League pennant, then defeated the St. Louis Browns in the 1887 World Series. The season was the team's 7th since it entered the National League in 1881... |
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| New York Giants 1888 New York Giants season The New York Giants season was the franchise's 6th season.Claiming six future Hall of Famers , the team won the National League pennant by nine games and defeated the St... |
Chicago White Stockings 1888 Chicago White Stockings season The Chicago White Stockings season was a season in American baseball. The team finished second in the National League with a record of 77-58, 9 games behind the New York Giants.- Regular season :- Roster :- Starters by position :... |
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| New York Giants 1889 New York Giants season The New York Giants season was the franchise's 7th season. The team finished first in the National League with a record of 83-43. They beat the Boston Beneaters by just one game. The Beaneaters won the same number of games as the Giants, but lost two more games, giving the pennant to the Giants... |
Boston Beaneaters 1889 Boston Beaneaters season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| Brooklyn Bridegrooms 1890 Brooklyn Bridegrooms season The Brooklyn Bridegrooms left behind the American Association and joined the National League. They were able to win the league championship, becoming one of a select few teams to win championships in different leagues in back-to-back seasons.- Roster :... |
Chicago Colts 1890 Chicago Colts season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| Boston Beaneaters 1891 Boston Beaneaters season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
Chicago Colts 1891 Chicago Colts season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| Boston Beaneaters 1892 Boston Beaneaters season The Boston Beaneaters won their second straight and fifth total National League pennant. In the first-ever split season, the Beaneaters finished first in the first half, and three games behind the Cleveland Spiders in the second half... |
102–48 | Cleveland Spiders 1892 Cleveland Spiders season The Cleveland Spiders, led by star pitcher Cy Young, finished with a 92-56 overall record, second-best in the National League. In the first split season in Major League Baseball history, the Spiders finished in fifth place during the first half of the season, and in first place during the second... |
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| Boston Beaneaters 1893 Boston Beaneaters season The Boston Beaneaters won their third straight and sixth total National League pennant.- Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in... |
Pittsburgh Pirates 1893 Pittsburgh Pirates season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| Baltimore Orioles 1894 Baltimore Orioles season The Baltimore Orioles won their first National League pennant in . They won 24 of their last 25 games. After the regular season's conclusion, the Orioles participated in the first Temple Cup competition against the second-place New York Giants... |
New York Giants 1894 New York Giants season The New York Giants finished second in the National League pennant race in . After the regular season's conclusion, they participated in the first Temple Cup competition against the first-place Baltimore Orioles... T |
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| Baltimore Orioles 1895 Baltimore Orioles season The Baltimore Orioles season was a season in American baseball. The Orioles finished first in the National League, winning their second straight pennant... |
Cleveland Spiders 1895 Cleveland Spiders season The 1895 Cleveland Spiders finished with a 84-46 record and a second place finish in the National League. After the season they played the first-place Baltimore Orioles in the Temple Cup series, defeating them 4 games to 1.- Roster :... T |
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| Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles (19th century) The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. The club, which featured numerous future Hall of Famers, finished in first place three consecutive years and won the Temple Cup championship in 1896 and 1897... T |
Cleveland Spiders Cleveland Spiders The Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland, Ohio. The team played at National League Park from 1889 to 1890 and at League Park from 1891 to 1899.- 1887-1891 :... |
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| Boston Beaneaters 1897 Boston Beaneaters season The Boston Beaneaters won the National League pennant. It was their fourth of the decade and their seventh overall. After the season, the Beaneaters played in the Temple Cup for the first time. They lost the series to the second-place Baltimore Orioles, 4 games to 1.- Regular season... |
Baltimore Orioles 1897 Baltimore Orioles season The Baltimore Orioles season was a season in American baseball. After three straight first-place finishes, the Orioles slipped to second place with a record of 90-40, 2 games behind the National League-leading Boston Beaneaters. After the season, the two teams met in what would be the final Temple... T |
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| Boston Beaneaters 1898 Boston Beaneaters season The Boston Beaneaters won their second straight National League pennant and their eighth overall. It was also their fifth, and last, of the decade. This team has been cited The Boston Beaneaters won their second straight National League pennant and their eighth overall. It was also their fifth,... |
102–47 | Baltimore Orioles 1897 Baltimore Orioles season The Baltimore Orioles season was a season in American baseball. After three straight first-place finishes, the Orioles slipped to second place with a record of 90-40, 2 games behind the National League-leading Boston Beaneaters. After the season, the two teams met in what would be the final Temple... |
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| Brooklyn Superbas 1899 Brooklyn Superbas season The 1899 Brooklyn Superbas season was a season in American baseball. The team won the National League pennant with a record of 101-47, 8 games ahead of the Boston Beaneaters, after finishing tenth in 1898.- Offseason :... |
101–47 | Boston Beaneaters 1899 Boston Beaneaters season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| Brooklyn Superbas 1900 Brooklyn Superbas season The 1900 Brooklyn Superbas captured their second consecutive National League championship by four and a half games. The Baltimore Orioles, which had been owned by the same group, folded after the 1899 season when such arrangements were outlawed, and a number of the Orioles' players, including star... C-T |
Pittsburgh Pirates 1900 Pittsburgh Pirates season - Notable transactions :* May 22, 1900: Jack O'Connor was purchased by the Pirates from the St. Louis Cardinals for $2,000.- Roster :- Starters by position :... |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates 1901 Pittsburgh Pirates season The Pittsburgh Pirates finished in first place in the National League, 7½ games ahead of the second-place Philadelphia Phillies. It was the first year that the American League operated as a major league, but there would be no World Series between the leagues until 1903.The team was managed by... |
Philadelphia Phillies 1901 Philadelphia Phillies season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates 1902 Pittsburgh Pirates season The Pittsburgh Pirates won a second straight National League pennant, by an overwhelming 27.5 game margin over the Brooklyn Superbas. It was the Pirates' first ever 100-win team, and still holds the franchise record for best winning percentage at home .Ginger Beaumont won the batting title with a... |
103–36 | Brooklyn Superbas 1902 Brooklyn Superbas season The 1902 Brooklyn Superbas finished in a distant second place in the National League, 27 and 1/2 games behind the Pittsburgh Pirates.- Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = runs; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates 1903 Pittsburgh Pirates season The Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 24th in franchise history. The Pirates finished the season as National League champions, beating the second-place New York Giants by 6½ games. They went on to participate in the 1903 World Series, the first to be played between the champions of the National... |
New York Giants 1903 New York Giants season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| New York Giants 1904 New York Giants season The New York Giants season was the 22nd season in franchise history. They led the National League in both runs scored and fewest runs allowed, on their way to 106 wins and the pennant.... |
106–47 | 13 | Chicago Cubs 1904 Chicago Cubs season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| New York Giants 1905 New York Giants season The New York Giants won their second consecutive National League pennant. They beat the Philadelphia Athletics in the World Series. This team featured three Hall of Fame players -- catcher Roger Bresnahan, and pitchers Christy Mathewson and Joe McGinnity -- along with Hall of Fame manager John... * |
106–47 | Pittsburgh Pirates 1905 Pittsburgh Pirates season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| Chicago Cubs 1906 Chicago Cubs season The Chicago Cubs season was a season in American baseball. The team won the National League pennant with a record of 116-36, a full 20 games ahead of the second-place New York Giants. The team's 116 wins is still the most by any team in National League history... |
116–36 | 20 | New York Giants 1906 New York Giants season The New York Giants won 96 games and finished second in the National League.- Notable transactions :* July 13, 1906: Doc Marshall and Sam Mertes were traded by the Giants to the St. Louis Cardinals for Spike Shannon.- Roster :- Starters by position :... |
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| Chicago Cubs 1907 Chicago Cubs season The Chicago Cubs season was a season in American baseball. The team finished in first place in the National League with a record of 107-45, 17 games ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was their second straight NL pennant... * |
107–45 | 17 | Pittsburgh Pirates 1907 Pittsburgh Pirates season The Pittsburgh Pirates season was a season in major league baseball. It involved the Pirates finishing second in the National League.The offense was led by Tommy Leach and Hall of Famers Honus Wagner and Fred Clarke. Wagner led the NL in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage,... |
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| Chicago Cubs 1908 Chicago Cubs season The Chicago Cubs season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Cubs winning their third consecutive National League pennant, as well as the World Series... * |
Pittsburgh Pirates 1908 Pittsburgh Pirates season The Pittsburgh Pirates season was a season American baseball. The team finished tied for second place in the National League with the New York Giants, one game behind the Chicago Cubs. The Pirates spent 46 days in first place, and were on top on October 3... |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates season The 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates won the National League pennant with a record of 110–42. Led by shortstop Honus Wagner and outfielder-manager Fred Clarke, the Pirates scored the most runs in the majors. Wagner led the league in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and runs batted in... * |
110–42 | Chicago Cubs 1909 Chicago Cubs season The Chicago Cubs won 104 games but finished second in the National League, 6½ games behind the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs had won the pennant the previous three years and would win it again in 1910.... |
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| Chicago Cubs 1910 Chicago Cubs season - Notable transactions :* May 13, 1910: Doc Miller was traded by the Cubs to the Boston Doves for Lew Richie.- Roster :- Starters by position :... |
104–50 | 13 | New York Giants 1910 New York Giants season The New York Giants finished second in the National League.The Giants offense scored the most runs in the NL. Fred Snodgrass had his breakthrough season, finishing fourth in the batting race and also leading the team in on-base percentage and OPS.... |
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| New York Giants 1911 New York Giants season The 1911 New York Giants season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Giants winning their first of three consecutive National League pennants. They were beaten by the Philadelphia Athletics in the World Series.... |
Chicago Cubs 1911 Chicago Cubs season The Chicago Cubs season was a season in Major League Baseball. The Cubs finished second in the National League with a record of 92 wins and 62 losses.- Notable transactions :... |
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| New York Giants 1912 New York Giants season The New York Giants season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Giants winning the National League pennant. However, they were beaten by the Boston Red Sox in the World Series... |
103–48 | 10 | Pittsburgh Pirates 1912 Pittsburgh Pirates season The Pittsburgh Pirates season was a season in American baseball, the 31st in franchise history. The team finished second in the National League with a record of 93-58, 10 games behind the New York Giants.... |
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| New York Giants 1913 New York Giants season The 1913 New York Giants season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Giants winning the National League pennant for the third consecutive year. Led by manager John McGraw, the Giants dominated the NL and finished 12½ games in front of the second place Philadelphia Phillies... |
101–51 | Philadelphia Phillies 1913 Philadelphia Phillies season The Philadelphia Phillies season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Phillies competing in the National League and finishing in second place.- Regular season :300px|thumb|The 1913 Philadelphia Phillies... |
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| Boston Braves 1914 Boston Braves season The 1914 Boston Braves was a season in American baseball. The team finished first in the National League, winning the pennant by 10½ games over the New York Giants... * |
New York Giants 1914 New York Giants season The 1914 New York Giants finished second in the National League, behind the "Miracle Braves." They had finished first the three previous years.... |
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| Philadelphia Phillies 1915 Philadelphia Phillies season The Philadelphia Phillies season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Phillies winning the National League, then going on to lose the 1915 World Series to the Boston Red Sox. This was the team's first pennant since joining the league in... |
Boston Braves 1915 Boston Braves season The 1915 Boston Braves season was a season in Major League Baseball. The Braves finished second in the National League with a record of 83 wins and 69 losses.- Offseason :... |
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| Brooklyn Robins 1916 Brooklyn Robins season The Brooklyn Dodgers won their first National League pennant in 16 years and advanced to the first World Series in franchise history, where they lost to Babe Ruth and the Boston Red Sox in five games.- Offseason :... |
Philadelphia Phillies 1916 Philadelphia Phillies season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| New York Giants 1917 New York Giants season The New York Giants season was a season in Major League Baseball. It involved the Giants winning the National League pennant for the first time in four years... |
10 | Philadelphia Phillies 1917 Philadelphia Phillies season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| Chicago Cubs 1918 Chicago Cubs season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
New York Giants 1918 New York Giants season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| Cincinnati Reds 1919 Cincinnati Reds season The Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The Reds won the National League pennant, then went on to win the 1919 World Series... * |
New York Giants 1919 New York Giants season - Notable transactions :* May 21, 1919: Jim Thorpe was traded by the Giants to the Boston Braves for Pat Ragan.- Roster :- Starters by position :... |
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| Brooklyn Robins 1920 Brooklyn Robins season The Brooklyn Robins won 16 of their final 18 games to pull away from a tight pennant race and earn a trip to their second World Series against the Cleveland Indians. They lost the series in seven games.... |
New York Giants 1920 New York Giants season - Offseason :* February, 1920: Fred Lear was purchased by the Giants from the Chicago Cubs.- Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in... |
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| New York Giants 1921 New York Giants season - Roster:- Starters by position:Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in-Other batters:Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... * |
Pittsburgh Pirates 1921 Pittsburgh Pirates season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| New York Giants 1922 New York Giants season - Roster:- Starters by position:Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in-Other batters:Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... * |
Cincinnati Reds 1922 Cincinnati Reds season The Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The team finished second in the National League with a record of 86-68, 7 games behind the New York Giants.- Roster :- Starters by position :... |
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| New York Giants 1923 New York Giants season -Offseason:- Roster:- Starters by position:Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in-Other batters:Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
Cincinnati Reds 1923 Cincinnati Reds season The Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The team finished second in the National League with a record of 91-63, 4½ games behind the New York Giants.- Roster :- Starters by position :... |
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| New York Giants 1924 New York Giants season The New York Giants season was a season in American baseball. The team finished first in the National League with a record of 93-60, winning the pennant by 1½ games over the Brooklyn Robins... |
Brooklyn Robins 1924 Brooklyn Robins season The Brooklyn Robins put up a good fight with the rival New York Giants before falling just short of the pennant. Staff ace Dazzy Vance led the league in wins, ERA, strikeouts and complete games to be named the National League Most Valuable Player.... |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates 1925 Pittsburgh Pirates season The 1925 Pittsburgh Pirates finished first in the National League with a record of 95-58. They defeated the Washington Senators in the World Series.The Pirates had three future Hall of Famers in their starting lineup: Max Carey, Kiki Cuyler, and Pie Traynor.... * |
New York Giants 1925 New York Giants season The 1925 New York Giants season was the first season for the club in the National Football League. The team finished with a record of 8–4 against league opponents.-Schedule:* Games in italics are against non-NFL teams.-Standings:-External links:... |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 1926 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 45th season in St. Louis, Missouri and their 35th in the National League. The Cardinals went 89-65 during the season and finished first in the National League, winning their first National League pennant... * |
Cincinnati Reds 1926 Cincinnati Reds season The Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The team finished second in the National League with 87 wins and 67 losses, 2 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals.- Roster :- Starters by position :... |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates 1927 Pittsburgh Pirates season The 1927 Pittsburgh Pirates season was a season in American baseball. That year, the Pirates won the National League pennant, which was their second in three years and their last until 1960... |
St. Louis Cardinals 1927 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 46th season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 36th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 92-61 during the season and finished second in the National League.- Offseason :... |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 1928 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 37th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 37th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 95-59 during the season and finished first in the National League... |
New York Giants 1928 New York Giants (MLB) season - Offseason :* January 10, 1928: Rogers Hornsby was traded by the Giants to the Boston Braves for Shanty Hogan and Jimmy Welsh.- Roster :- Starters by position :... |
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| Chicago Cubs 1929 Chicago Cubs season - Offseason :* October 3, 1928: Mike Cvengros was drafted by the Cubs from the Wichita Falls Spudders in the 1928 rule 5 draft.* November 7, 1928: Socks Seibold, Percy Jones, Lou Legett, Freddie Maguire, Bruce Cunningham, and $200,000 were traded by the Cubs to the Boston Braves for Rogers... |
Pittsburgh Pirates 1929 Pittsburgh Pirates season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 1930 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 49th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 39th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 92-62 during the season and finished first in the National League... |
Chicago Cubs 1930 Chicago Cubs season The Chicago Cubs went 90-64 and finished in second place in the National League.In the peak year of the lively ball era, the Cubs scored 998 runs, third most in the majors. Future Hall of Famers Kiki Cuyler, Gabby Hartnett, and Hack Wilson led the offense.... |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 1931 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 50th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 40th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 101-53 during the season and finished first in the National League... * |
101–53 | 13 | New York Giants 1931 New York Giants (MLB) season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| Chicago Cubs 1932 Chicago Cubs season The Chicago Cubs season was a season in American baseball. The team won the National League pennant with a record of 90-64, finishing four games ahead of the second-place Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs lost the 1932 World Series to the New York Yankees in four straight games.- Roster :- Starters by... |
Pittsburgh Pirates 1932 Pittsburgh Pirates season The Pittsburgh Pirates finished second in the National League.- Regular season :The Pirates' starting lineup included four future Hall of Famers: Pie Traynor, Arky Vaughan, Lloyd Waner, and Paul Waner... |
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| New York Giants 1933 New York Giants (MLB) season -Offseason:* December 29, 1932: Shanty Hogan was purchased from the Giants by the Boston Braves.- Roster :- Starters by position:Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in... * |
Pittsburgh Pirates 1933 Pittsburgh Pirates season The Pittsburgh Pirates finished second in the National League.- Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :... |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 1934 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 53rd season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 43rd season in the National League. The Cardinals went 95-58 during the season and finished first in the National League... * |
New York Giants 1934 New York Giants season The 1934 New York Giants season was the tenth season for the club in the National Football League. The Giants denied the Bears a perfect season as the Giants went on to win what would become known as the "Sneakers Game".-Schedule:-Standings:... |
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| Chicago Cubs 1935 Chicago Cubs season - Regular season :Gabby Hartnett was the first National League catcher to win the MVP Award.- Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in... |
100–54 | St. Louis Cardinals 1935 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 54th season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 44th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 96-58 during the season and finished 2nd in the National League.- Offseason :... |
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| New York Giants 1936 New York Giants (MLB) season - Roster:- Starters by position:Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in-Other batters:Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
St. Louis Cardinals 1936 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 55th season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 45th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 87-67 during the season and finished 2nd in the National League.- Notable transactions :... |
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| New York Giants 1937 New York Giants (MLB) season -Offseason:* January 6, 1937: Tommy Thevenow was purchased by the Giants from the Cincinnati Reds.* January 25, 1937: Ed Madjeski was purchased by the Giants from the New York Yankees.-Notable transactions:... |
Chicago Cubs 1937 Chicago Cubs season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| Chicago Cubs 1938 Chicago Cubs season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
Pittsburgh Pirates 1938 Pittsburgh Pirates season - Roster :- Starters by position :Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in- Other batters :Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg... |
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| Cincinnati Reds 1939 Cincinnati Reds season The Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The team finished first in the National League, winning the pennant by 4½ games over the St. Louis Cardinals with a record of 97-57... |
St. Louis Cardinals 1939 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 58th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 48th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 92-61 during the season and finished 2nd in the National League.- Season summary :... |
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| Cincinnati Reds 1940 Cincinnati Reds season The Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The team finished first in the National League with a record of 100-53, winning the pennant by 12 games over the Brooklyn Dodgers... * |
100–53 | 12 | Brooklyn Dodgers 1940 Brooklyn Dodgers season The Brooklyn Dodgers finished the season in second place. It was their best finish in 16 years.- Offseason :* December 8, 1939: Al Todd was traded by the Dodgers to the Chicago Cubs for Gus Mancuso and Newt Kimball.... |
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| Brooklyn Dodgers 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers season The Brooklyn Dodgers, led by manager Leo Durocher, won their first pennant in 21 years, edging the St. Louis Cardinals by 2.5 games. They went on to lose to the New York Yankees in the World Series.... |
100–54 | St. Louis Cardinals 1941 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 60th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 50th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 97-56 during the season and finished 2nd in the National League.- Offseason :... |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 1942 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 61st season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 51st season in the National League. The Cardinals went 106-48 during the season and finished first in the National League. In the World Series, they met the New York Yankees... * |
106–48 | Brooklyn Dodgers 1942 Brooklyn Dodgers season The Brooklyn Dodgers team won 104 games after another terrific season, but fell two games short of the St. Louis Cardinals in a great National League pennant race.- Offseason :... |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 1934 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 53rd season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 43rd season in the National League. The Cardinals went 95-58 during the season and finished first in the National League... |
105–49 | 18 | Cincinnati Reds 1943 Cincinnati Reds season The Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The team finished second in the National League with a record of 87-67, 18 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals.- Roster :- Starters by position :... |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 1944 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 63rd season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 53rd season in the National League. The Cardinals went 105-49 during the season and finished 1st in the National League. In the World Series, they met their town rivals, the St. Louis Browns... * |
105–49 | Pittsburgh Pirates 1944 Pittsburgh Pirates season -All-Star Game:The Pirates hosted the 1944 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 11, 1944 at Forbes Field. Pitcher Rip Sewell, infielder Bob Elliott, and outfielder Vince DiMaggio were selected for the National League squad... |
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| Chicago Cubs 1945 Chicago Cubs season The Chicago Cubs season was a season in American baseball. The team won the National League pennant with a record of 98-56, 3 games ahead of the second-place St. Louis Cardinals. The team went on to the 1945 World Series, which they lost to the Detroit Tigers in seven games... |
St. Louis Cardinals 1945 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 64th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 54th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 95-59 during the season and finished 2nd in the National League.-Offseason:... |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 1946 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was a season in American baseball. It was the team's 65th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 55th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 96-58 during the season and finished first in the National League. In the World Series, they won in 7 games over the... * |
Brooklyn Dodgers 1946 Brooklyn Dodgers season The Brooklyn Dodgers finished the season tied for first place with the St. Louis Cardinals. The two teams played in the first ever playoff series to decide the pennant, and the Cardinals took two straight to win the title.... |
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| Brooklyn Dodgers 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers season On April 15, Jackie Robinson was the opening day first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first black player in Major League Baseball since . Robinson went on to bat .297, score 125 runs, steal 29 bases and be named the very first Rookie of the Year... |
St. Louis Cardinals 1947 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 66th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 56th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 89-65 during the season and finished second in the National League.- Offseason :... |
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| Boston Braves 1948 Boston Braves season - Offseason :* October 28, 1947: Hoyt Wilhelm was purchased by the Braves from the Mooresville Moores.... |
St. Louis Cardinals 1948 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 67th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 57th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 85-69 during the season and finished 2nd in the National League.- Regular season :... |
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| Brooklyn Dodgers 1949 Brooklyn Dodgers season The Brooklyn Dodgers held off the St. Louis Cardinals to win the National League title by one game. The Dodgers lost the World Series to the New York Yankees in five games.- Offseason :... |
St. Louis Cardinals 1949 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 68th season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 58th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 96-58 during the season and finished second in the National League.- Offseason :... |
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| Philadelphia Phillies 1950 Philadelphia Phillies season The Philadelphia Phillies won the National League pennant by two games over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Nicknamed the "Whiz Kids" because of the youth of their roster, they went on to lose the World Series to the New York Yankees in four straight games.... |
Brooklyn Dodgers 1950 Brooklyn Dodgers season The Brooklyn Dodgers struggled for much of the season, but still wound up pushing the Philadelphia Phillies to the last day of the season before falling two games short. Following the season Branch Rickey was replaced as majority owner/team president by Walter O'Malley, who promptly fired manager... |
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| New York Giants 1951 New York Giants (MLB) season The New York Giants season saw the Giants finish the regular season in a tie for first place in the National League with a record of 96 wins and 58 losses. This prompted a three-game playoff against the Brooklyn Dodgers, which the Giants won in three games, clinched by Bobby Thomson's walk-off... |
Brooklyn Dodgers 1951 Brooklyn Dodgers season The Brooklyn Dodgers led the National League for much of the season, holding a 13 game lead as late as August. However, a late season swoon and a hot streak by the New York Giants led to a classic three-game playoff series... |
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| Brooklyn Dodgers 1952 Brooklyn Dodgers season The Brooklyn Dodgers rebounded from the heartbreaking ending of 1951 to win the National League pennant by four games over the New York Giants. However, they dropped the World Series in seven games to the New York Yankees... |
New York Giants 1952 New York Giants (MLB) season -Offseason:* December 11, 1951: Eddie Stanky was traded by the Giants to the St. Louis Cardinals for Chuck Diering and Max Lanier.-Notable transactions:* May 17, 1952: Bill Howerton was selected off waivers by the Giants from the Pittsburgh Pirates.-Roster:... |
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| Brooklyn Dodgers 1953 Brooklyn Dodgers season The 1953 Brooklyn Dodgers repeated as National League champions by posting a 105-49 record, as of 2011 the best winning percentage in team history... |
105–49 | 13 | Milwaukee Braves 1953 Milwaukee Braves season The Milwaukee Braves season saw the return of Major League Baseball to Milwaukee for the first time since , when the Milwaukee Brewers played before moving to St. Louis and becoming the Browns. With attendance and interest in Boston very low, team owner Lou Perini moved the team to Milwaukee,... |
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| New York Giants 1954 New York Giants (MLB) season The New York Giants season was a season in Major League Baseball. The Giants won the National League pennant with a record of 97 wins and 57 losses and then defeated the Cleveland Indians in the World Series.-Offseason:... * |
Brooklyn Dodgers 1954 Brooklyn Dodgers season The Brooklyn Dodgers season was the first season for new manager Walter Alston, who replaced Chuck Dressen, who had been fired during a contract dispute... |
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| Brooklyn Dodgers 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers season In , the Brooklyn Dodgers finally fulfilled the promise of many previous Dodger teams. Although the club had won several pennants in the past, and had won as many as 105 games in 1953, it had never won a World Series. This team finished 13.5 games ahead in the National League pennant race, leading... * |
Milwaukee Braves 1955 Milwaukee Braves season - Offseason :* March 4, 1955: Catfish Metkovich was released by the Braves.* Prior to 1955 season: **Marshall Bridges was acquired by the Braves from the New York Giants.**Chi-Chi Olivo was signed as an amateur free agent by the Braves.... |
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| Brooklyn Dodgers 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers season The 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers edged out the Milwaukee Braves to win the National League title. The Dodgers again faced the New York Yankees in the World Series... |
Milwaukee Braves 1956 Milwaukee Braves season The Milwaukee Braves season was a season in American baseball. The Braves finished in second place in the National League, just one game behind the Brooklyn Dodgers in the league standings, and one game ahead of the Cincinnati Reds.- Season summary :... |
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| Milwaukee Braves 1957 Milwaukee Braves season The Milwaukee Braves season was the year that the team won its first and only World Series championship while based in Milwaukee. The Braves won 95 games and lost 59 to win the National League pennant by eight games over the second-place St. Louis Cardinals.... * |
St. Louis Cardinals 1957 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 76th season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 66th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 87-67 during the season and finished second in the National League, eight games behind the Milwaukee Braves.... |
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| Milwaukee Braves 1958 Milwaukee Braves season The Milwaukee Braves season was a season in American baseball. The Braves finished first in the National League with a 92-62 record and returned to the World Series for the second consecutive year, losing to the New York Yankees in seven games.-Offseason:... |
Pittsburgh Pirates 1958 Pittsburgh Pirates season - Offseason :* December 2, 1957: Ellis Burton was drafted from the Pirates by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1957 minor league draft.* December 28, 1957: Dee Fondy was traded by the Pirates to the Cincinnati Redlegs for Ted Kluszewski.- Notable transactions :... |
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| Los Angeles Dodgers 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers season The Los Angeles Dodgers finished in a first-place tie with the Milwaukee Braves, then won the pennant as they swept the Braves in a best-of-three playoff series. They went on to defeat the Chicago White Sox in the 1959 World Series in just their second season since leaving Brooklyn.- Offseason :*... * |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates season The 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the team's 79th season. The team finished with a record of 95-59, seven games in front of the second-place Milwaukee Braves to win their first National League championship in 33 seasons... * |
Milwaukee Braves 1960 Milwaukee Braves season The 1960 Milwaukee Braves season was the eighth for the franchise in Milwaukee, and the 85th overall in the National League. The Braves finished in second place in the NL with a record of 88-66, seven games behind the NL and World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates.- Offseason :* October 13, 1959:... |
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| Cincinnati Reds 1961 Cincinnati Reds season The Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. It consisted of the Reds winning the National League pennant with a record of 93-61, four games over the runner-up Los Angeles Dodgers, but losing the World Series in five games to the New York Yankees. The Reds were managed by Fred... |
Los Angeles Dodgers 1961 Los Angeles Dodgers season The Los Angeles Dodgers finished in second place in the National League with a record of 89-65, four games behind the Cincinnati Reds. 1961 was the fourth season for the Dodgers in Los Angeles. It was also the Dodgers final season of playing their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum,... |
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| San Francisco Giants 1962 San Francisco Giants season The 1962 San Francisco Giants season saw the Giants finish in first place in the National League with a record of 103 wins and 62 losses. They finished the season tied with their arch-rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, for first place in the league, necessitating a three-game tiebreaker playoff to... |
103–62 | Los Angeles Dodgers 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers season The Los Angeles Dodgers season was the fifth for the team in Southern California, and the 73rd for the franchise in the National League. After spending the previous four seasons at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, they began the season by opening Dodger Stadium, the team's new ballpark. The... |
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| Los Angeles Dodgers 1963 Los Angeles Dodgers season The Los Angeles Dodgers were led by pitcher Sandy Koufax, who won both the Cy Young Award and the Most Valuable Player Award. The team went 99–63 to win the National League title by six games over the runner-up St... * |
St. Louis Cardinals 1963 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 82nd season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 72nd season in the National League. The Cardinals went 93-69 during the season, and finished 2nd in the National League, six games behind the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers... |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 1963 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 82nd season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 72nd season in the National League. The Cardinals went 93-69 during the season, and finished 2nd in the National League, six games behind the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers... * |
Philadelphia Phillies 1964 Philadelphia Phillies season The Philadelphia Phillies season was the 82nd season for the franchise in Philadelphia. The Phillies finished in a second-place tie in the National League with the Cincinnati Reds, while posting a record of 92-70. The teams finished one game behind the NL and World Series champion St. Louis... |
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| Los Angeles Dodgers 1965 Los Angeles Dodgers season The Los Angeles Dodgers finished the regular-season with a 97–65 record, which earned them the NL pennant by just two games over their arch-rivals, the San Francisco Giants... * |
San Francisco Giants 1965 San Francisco Giants season - Offseason :* Prior to 1965 season: Merritt Ranew was acquired by the Giants from the Milwaukee Braves.- Regular season :- Opening Day lineup :*Jesús Alou*Tom Haller*Jim Ray Hart*Harvey Kuenn*Hal Lanier*Juan Marichal*Willie Mays*Willie McCovey... |
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| Los Angeles Dodgers 1966 Los Angeles Dodgers season The Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League championship with a 95–67 record , but lost to the Baltimore Orioles in four games in the World Series.-Regular season:... |
San Francisco Giants 1966 San Francisco Giants season The San Francisco Giants season was a season in Major League Baseball. The Giants finished second in the National League with a record of 93 wins and 68 losses, a game-and-a-half behind their arch-rivals, the NL champion Los Angeles Dodgers.- Offseason :... |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 1967 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 86th season in St. Louis, Missouri, its 76th season in the National League, and its first full season at Busch Memorial Stadium. The Cardinals went 101-60 during the season and won the NL pennant by 10½ games over the San Francisco Giants... * |
101–60 | San Francisco Giants 1967 San Francisco Giants season The 1967 San Francisco Giants season saw the Giants finish in second place in the National League with a record of 91 wins and 71 losses, 10½ games behind the NL and World Series champion St... |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 1968 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 87th season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 77th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 97-65 during the season, winning their second consecutive NL pennant, this time by nine games over the San Francisco Giants. They lost in 7 games to the... |
San Francisco Giants 1968 San Francisco Giants season - Offseason :* January 27, 1968: 1968 Major League Baseball Draft**Garry Maddox was drafted by the Giants in the 2nd round.**George Foster was drafted by the Giants in the 3rd round.... |
Championship Series era (1969–present)
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| New York Mets 1969 New York Mets season The New York Mets season was the eighth season for the Mets franchise, which played its home games at Shea Stadium. Managed by Gil Hodges, the team went 100-62, finishing first in the newly-established National League East by eight games over the Chicago Cubs... E* |
100–62 | 3 | Atlanta Braves 1969 Atlanta Braves season The Atlanta Braves season was a season in American baseball. The National League had been split into two divisions before the season, with the Braves somewhat incongruously being assigned to the National League West... W |
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| Cincinnati Reds 1970 Cincinnati Reds season The 1970 Cincinnati Reds season consisted of the Reds winning the National League West title with a record of 102-60, 14½ games ahead of the runner-up Los Angeles Dodgers. The Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in three straight games in the 1970 National League Championship Series to win their... W |
102–60 | 3 | Pittsburgh Pirates 1970 Pittsburgh Pirates season The Pittsburgh Pirates season resulted in the team winning their first National League East title with a record of 89-73, five games ahead of the Chicago Cubs... E |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates season The Pittsburgh Pirates season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Pirates finishing first in the National League East with a record of 97 wins and 65 losses. They defeated the San Francisco Giants three games to one in the National League Championship Series and beat the Baltimore... E* |
3 | 1 | San Francisco Giants 1971 San Francisco Giants season -Offseason:* December 30, 1970: Ron Hunt was traded by the Giants to the Montreal Expos for Dave McDonald.-Regular season:The Giants battled their arch rival, the Los Angeles Dodgers, throughout the season for the NL West Division lead. The Giants led by 8.5 games on September 1. In mid September... W |
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| Cincinnati Reds 1972 Cincinnati Reds season The Cincinnati Reds season consisted of the Reds winning the National League West title with a record of 95-59, 10½ games over the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers. They defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1972 National League Championship Series, but lost to the Oakland Athletics in... W |
3 | 2 | Pittsburgh Pirates 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates season - Offseason :* January 12, 1972: Larry Demery was drafted by the Pirates in the 7th round of the 1972 Major League Baseball Draft .* March 15, 1972: José Martínez was purchased from the Pirates by the Kansas City Royals.- Notable transactions :... E |
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| New York Mets 1973 New York Mets season The New York Mets season was the 12th regular season for the Mets, who played home games at Shea Stadium. Manager Yogi Berra led the team to a National League East title with an 82–79 record, the National League pennant and a defeat at the hands of the Oakland Athletics in the World Series... E |
3 | 2 | Cincinnati Reds 1973 Cincinnati Reds season The Cincinnati Reds season consisted of the Reds winning the National League West with a record of 99-63, 3½ games ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers, before losing the NLCS to the New York Mets in five games... W |
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| Los Angeles Dodgers 1974 Los Angeles Dodgers season The Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League West by four games over the Cincinnati Reds, then beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1974 National League Championship Series before losing to the Oakland Athletics in the 1974 World Series.- Offseason :... W |
102–60 | 3 | 1 | Pittsburgh Pirates 1974 Pittsburgh Pirates season - Offseason :* January 9, 1974: Fred Breining was drafted by the Pirates in the 3rd round of the 1974 Major League Baseball Draft.* January 16, 1974: John Lamb was purchased from the Pirates by the Chicago White Sox.... E |
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| Cincinnati Reds 1975 Cincinnati Reds season The 1975 Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. It consisted of the Reds winning the National League West with a record of 108-54, 20 games ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Reds went on to win the National League Championship Series by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in... W* |
108–54 | 3 | Pittsburgh Pirates 1975 Pittsburgh Pirates season The Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 89th in the history of the franchise. The Pirates' 92-69 record was good enough to win their fifth National League East title in six seasons by 6½ games over their cross-state rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies... E |
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| Cincinnati Reds 1976 Cincinnati Reds season The Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The Reds won their second consecutive National League West title with a record of 102-60, 10 games ahead of the runner-up Los Angeles Dodgers... W* |
102–60 | 3 | Philadelphia Phillies 1976 Philadelphia Phillies season The Philadelphia Phillies season was the 94th season in the history of the franchise. The Phillies won their first National League East title, as they compiled a record of 101-61, nine games ahead of the second-place Pittsburgh Pirates.... E |
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| Los Angeles Dodgers 1977 Los Angeles Dodgers season The Los Angeles Dodgers season saw Tommy Lasorda take over the reins as Manager from longtime skipper Walter Alston. The Dodgers coasted to a 10-game victory in the National League West and beat the Philadelphia Phillies in four games in the NLCS, only to lose to the New York Yankees in the World... W |
3 | 1 | Philadelphia Phillies 1977 Philadelphia Phillies season The 1977 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 95th season in the history of the franchise. The Phillies won their second consecutive National League East division title with a record of 101-61, five games over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Phillies lost the NLCS to the Los Angeles Dodgers, three... E |
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| Los Angeles Dodgers 1978 Los Angeles Dodgers season The 1978 season ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers winning their second straight National League pennant and losing to the New York Yankees in the World Series again... W |
3 | 1 | Philadelphia Phillies 1978 Philadelphia Phillies season The 1978 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 96th season in the history of the franchise. The Phillies won their third straight National League East title with a record of 90-72, a game and a half over the Pittsburgh Pirates, as the Phillies defeated the Pirates in Pittsburgh on the next to last... E |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates season The 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates had 98 wins and 64 losses and captured the National League East Division title by two games over the Montreal Expos. The Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds to win their ninth National League title, and the Baltimore Orioles to win their fifth World Series title - and also... E* |
3 | Cincinnati Reds 1979 Cincinnati Reds season The 1979 Cincinnati Reds season consisted of the Reds winning the National League West under their first-year manager John McNamara, with a record of 90-71, 1½ games better than the Houston Astros. However, the Reds lost the National League Championship Series to the eventual World Series champion... W |
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| Philadelphia Phillies 1980 Philadelphia Phillies season The 1980 Philadelphia Phillies season was a season in American baseball. The team finished with a regular-season record of 91 wins and 71 losses, which was good enough to regain the National League East title by just one game over the Montreal Expos... E* |
3 | 2 | Houston Astros 1980 Houston Astros season The 1980 Houston Astros season was a season in American baseball. The team finished in a tie for first place in the National League West with a record of 92-70 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The teams played a one-game playoff to determine the division champion, which the Astros won, marking the... W |
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| Los Angeles Dodgers 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers season The Los Angeles Dodgers season got off to a strong start when rookie pitcher Fernando Valenzuela pitched a shutout on opening day, starting the craze that came to be known as "Fernandomania." Fernando went on to win both the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Awards.The season was divided into two... W* |
3 | 2 | Montréal Expos 1981 Montreal Expos season The Montreal Expos made it to the postseason for the only time in franchise history. The season was separated into two halves due to the 1981 Major League Baseball strike.- Offseason :... E |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 1982 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals' 1982 season was the team's 101st season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 91st season in the National League. Making up for the previous year's near-miss, the Cardinals went 92-70 during the season and won their first-ever National League East Division title by three games... E* |
3 | Atlanta Braves 1982 Atlanta Braves season - Offseason :* October 5, 1981: Gaylord Perry was released by the Braves.* March 23, 1982: Brian Asselstine was released by the Braves.During the offseason, the Braves acquired manager Joe Torre from the New York Mets in hopes of bringing the Braves their first postseason appearance since 1969.-... W |
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| Philadelphia Phillies 1983 Philadelphia Phillies season The Philadelphia Phillies season involved the Phillies winning the National League East Division title with a record of 90-72, six games over the Pittsburgh Pirates... E |
3 | 1 | Los Angeles Dodgers 1983 Los Angeles Dodgers season The Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League Western Division but lost in the National League Championship Series to the Philadelphia Phillies 3 games to 1.- Offseason :* December 28, 1982: Acquired Pat Zachry from the New York Mets for Jorge Orta... W |
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| San Diego Padres 1984 San Diego Padres season -Offseason:* October 21, 1983: Sandy Alomar, Jr. was signed by the Padres as an amateur free agent.* December 6, 1983: Joe Pittman and a player to be named later were traded by the Padres to the San Francisco Giants for Champ Summers... W |
3 | 2 | Chicago Cubs 1984 Chicago Cubs season The Chicago Cubs' 1984 season was the 109th season for the Cubs. The team finished with a record of 96-65 in first place of the National League Eastern Division. Chicago was managed by Jim Frey and the general manager was Dallas Green... E |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 1985 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals' 1985 season was the team's 104th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 94th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 101-61 during the season and finished in first place in the National League East division by three games over the New York Mets... E |
101–61 | 4 | 2 | Los Angeles Dodgers 1985 Los Angeles Dodgers season The 1985 Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League West before losing to the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Championship Series. Fernando Valenzuela set a major league record for most consecutive innings at the start of a season without allowing an earned run .-Offseason:*January 3,... W |
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| New York Mets 1986 New York Mets season The 1986 New York Mets season was the Mets' 25th season in the National League. They began the season looking to equal or improve upon their 98–64 record from 1985 and to try to win the National League East Division. They finished the season with a 108–54 record, cruising to the division title... E* |
108–54 | 4 | 2 | Houston Astros 1986 Houston Astros season -Regular season:* Kevin Bass had a twenty game hit streak during the season.* Dave Smith set a club record with 33 saves in one season.* September 24, 1986: Jim Deshaies set a record for the most strikeouts to start a game... W |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 1987 St. Louis Cardinals season The 1987 St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 106th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 96th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 95-67 during the season and finished first in the National League East Division for the third and last time before moving to the NL Central in 1994.... E |
4 | 3 | San Francisco Giants 1987 San Francisco Giants season The 1987 San Francisco Giants season saw the Giants finish in first place in the National League West with a record of 90 wins and 72 losses. They lost the National League Championship Series in seven games to the St. Louis Cardinals.-Offseason:... |
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| Los Angeles Dodgers 1988 Los Angeles Dodgers season The 1988 season was a memorable one for the Dodgers as a squad that was picked to finish fourth wound up winning the World Series, beating the heavily favored New York Mets and Oakland Athletics on the way. Kirk Gibson carried the Dodger offense, winning the National League Most Valuable Player Award... W* |
4 | 3 | New York Mets 1988 New York Mets season The New York Mets' 1988 season was the 27th regular season for the Mets. They went 100-60 and finished 1st in the NL East. They were managed by Davey Johnson. They played home games at Shea Stadium.-Offseason:... E |
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| San Francisco Giants 1989 San Francisco Giants season The 1989 San Francisco Giants season saw the Giants finish in first place in the National League West with a record of 92 wins and 70 losses. It was their second division title in three years. The Giants defeated the Chicago Cubs in five games in the National League Championship Series... W |
4 | 1 | Chicago Cubs 1989 Chicago Cubs season The Chicago Cubs season marked the last time the Cubs would win their division prior to the realignment to six divisions in which moved the Cubs to the National League Central, in which they would not win until 2003. Winning the division put the Cubs in the playoffs, which they would not return... E |
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| Cincinnati Reds 1990 Cincinnati Reds season The Cincinnati Reds' 1990 season was a season in American baseball. It consisted of the Reds winning the National League West, as well as the National League Championship Series in six games over the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the World Series in a four-game sweep over the overwhelming favorite... W* |
4 | 2 | Pittsburgh Pirates 1990 Pittsburgh Pirates season The Pittsburgh Pirates had 95 wins and 67 losses to win the National League East Division Title.-Offseason:* December 4, 1989: Gordon Dillard was drafted by the Pirates from the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1989 rule 5 draft.... E |
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| Atlanta Braves 1991 Atlanta Braves season In 1991, the Atlanta Braves became the first team in the National League to go from last place one year to first place the next. This feat was also accomplished by the 1991 Minnesota Twins... W |
4 | 3 | Pittsburgh Pirates 1991 Pittsburgh Pirates season The 1991 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 110th in franchise history. For the second consecutive season, the Pirates won the National League East Division Title... E |
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| Atlanta Braves 1992 Atlanta Braves season The 1992 Atlanta Braves season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Braves finishing first in the National League West with a record of 98 wins and 64 losses, clinching their second straight division title.... W |
4 | 3 | Pittsburgh Pirates 1992 Pittsburgh Pirates season The 1992 Pittsburgh Pirates season saw the Pirates finish first in the National League East with a record of 96 wins and 66 losses. It was the third consecutive division title for the team. The Pirates once again fell short in the postseason, losing a riveting seven-game National League... E |
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| Philadelphia Phillies 1993 Philadelphia Phillies season The 1993 Philadelphia Phillies season saw the Phillies capture the National League East championship. The Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves in the 1993 National League Championship Series in six games, before losing the World Series to the Toronto Blue Jays.-Regular season:After finishing in... E |
4 | 2 | Atlanta Braves 1993 Atlanta Braves season The 1993 Atlanta Braves season saw the Braves finish in first place in the National League West with a record of 104 wins and 58 losses. In the waning weeks of the season, they engaged in a dramatic and exciting battle for the division title against the San Francisco Giants, who finished in second... W |
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| Atlanta Braves 1995 Atlanta Braves season The 1995 Atlanta Braves season was the 125th season in the history of the franchise and 30th season in the city of Atlanta. The team finished the strike-shortened season with a record of 90–54, the best in the National League, en route to winning the World Series. For the sixth straight season,... E* |
4 | Cincinnati Reds 1995 Cincinnati Reds season The Cincinnati Reds' 1995 season was a season in American baseball. It consisted of the Reds winning the National League Central, and the National League Division Series in three straight games over the Los Angeles Dodgers before losing the National League Championship Series in four games to the... C |
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| Atlanta Braves 1996 Atlanta Braves season -Offseason:* January 3, 1996: Jerome Walton was signed as a Free Agent with the Atlanta Braves.* January 9, 1996: Mike Kelly was traded by the Atlanta Braves to the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named later and Chad Fox... E |
4 | 3 | St. Louis Cardinals 1996 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals 1996 season was the team's 115th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 105th season in the National League. During the first year of the William DeWitt, Jr. era, the Cardinals went 88-74 during the season and won their first-ever National League Central division title by... C |
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| Florida Marlins 1997 Florida Marlins season The 1997 Florida Marlins season started off with the team trying to improve on their record from 1996. Their manager was Jim Leyland. They played home games at Pro Player Stadium... E*† |
4 | 2 | Atlanta Braves 1997 Atlanta Braves season -Offseason:*November 20, 1996: John Smoltz was signed as a Free Agent with the Atlanta Braves.* November 25, 1996: Paul Byrd was traded by the New York Mets with a player to be named later to the Atlanta Braves for Greg McMichael... E |
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| San Diego Padres 1998 San Diego Padres season The San Diego Padres season was a Major League Baseball season. The Padres won the National League championship and advanced to the World Series for the second time in franchise history.... W |
4 | 2 | Atlanta Braves 1998 Atlanta Braves season -Offseason:*November 17, 1997: Walt Weiss was signed as a Free Agent with the Atlanta Braves.*January 30, 1998: Dennis Martinez was signed as a Free Agent with the Atlanta Braves.*February 6, 1998: Curtis Pride was signed as a Free Agent with the Atlanta Braves.... E |
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| Atlanta Braves 1999 Atlanta Braves season -Offseason:*November 10, 1998: Bret Boone was traded by the Cincinnati Reds with Mike Remlinger to the Atlanta Braves for Rob Bell, Denny Neagle, and Michael Tucker.*December 1, 1998: Otis Nixon was signed as a Free Agent with the Atlanta Braves.... E |
103–59 | 4 | 2 | New York Mets 1999 New York Mets season The New York Mets' 1999 season was the 38th regular season for the Mets. They went 96-66 and finished 2nd in the NL East but won the NL Wild Card by beating the Cincinnati Reds in a one game playoff. They were managed by Bobby Valentine... E† |
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| New York Mets 2000 New York Mets season The New York Mets' 2000 season was the 39th regular season for the Mets. They went 94-68 and finished 2nd in the NL East, but earned the NL Wild Card. They made it to the World Series where they were defeated by their crosstown rival New York Yankees. They were managed by Bobby Valentine... E† |
4 | 1 | St. Louis Cardinals 2000 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals 2000 season was the team's 119th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 109th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 95-67 during the season and won the National League Central division by ten games over the Cincinnati Reds... C |
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| Arizona Diamondbacks 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks season The 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks, in their fourth year of existence, looked to improve on their 2000 season. They had to contend in what was a strong National League West Division.... W* |
4 | 1 | Atlanta Braves 2001 Atlanta Braves season The 2001 Atlanta Braves season saw the team finish first in the NL East Division with an 88-74 record - the worst among playoff teams in 2001, and also the worst for the Braves since 1990 , when they had the worst record in baseball.The Braves swept the favored Houston Astros in the NLDS before... E |
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| San Francisco Giants 2002 San Francisco Giants season The 2002 San Francisco Giants season was the 120th in franchise history, and the franchise's 45th season in San Francisco. The season ended with the Giants winning the National League pennant but losing to the Anaheim Angels in the 2002 World Series.... W† |
4 | 1 | St. Louis Cardinals 2002 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals 2002 season was the team's 121st season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 111th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 97-65 during the season and won the National League Central division by 13 games over the Houston Astros... C |
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| Florida Marlins 2003 Florida Marlins season The 2003 Florida Marlins season was a season in American baseball. The Marlins were the National League Wild Card Winners, the National League Champions, and the World Series Champions.-Offseason:... E*† |
4 | 3 | Chicago Cubs 2003 Chicago Cubs season The Chicago Cubs' 2003 season was the 131st season for the Cubs. The Cubs went 88-74 during the season and won the National League Central Division for the first time since the division's formation in 1994, and the team's first division title since their 1989 NL East title... C |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 2004 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals 2004 season was the team's 123rd season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 113th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 105-57 during the season and won the National League Central division by 13 games over the NL Wild-Card Champion Houston Astros... C |
105–57 | 4 | 3 | Houston Astros 2004 Houston Astros season The Houston Astros' 2004 season was a season in which the Astros endured various changes. The biggest change was at the managerial level. Despite a 44-44 record, Jimy Williams was replaced by Phil Garner. Roger Clemens would win the NL Cy Young Award and become the fourth pitcher to win the Cy... C† |
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| Houston Astros 2005 Houston Astros season The Houston Astros' 2005 season was a season in which the Houston Astros qualified for the postseason for the second consecutive season. The Astros overcame a sluggish 15-30 start to claim the wild card playoff spot, and would go on to win the National League pennant to advance to the World Series... C† |
4 | 2 | St. Louis Cardinals 2005 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals 2005 season was the team's 124th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 114th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 100-62 during the season and won the National League Central division by 11 games over the NL Wild-Card Champion and eventual NL Champion Houston... C |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 2006 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals 2006 season was the team's 125th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 115th season in the National League. The season started out with a bang, as the team raced out to a 31-16 record by late May... C* |
4 | 3 | New York Mets 2006 New York Mets season The New York Mets' 2006 season was the 45th regular season for the Mets. They went 97-65 and won the NL East. They were managed by Willie Randolph. They played home games at Shea Stadium. They used the marketing slogan of "The Team. The Time... E |
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| Colorado Rockies 2007 Colorado Rockies season The Colorado Rockies' 2007 season started off with the team trying to improve on their 2006 record . They finished with a franchise record of 90 wins in 163 games and earned a playoff berth as the National League Wild Card team. The Rockies swept their first seven playoff games en route to winning... W† |
4 | Arizona Diamondbacks 2007 Arizona Cardinals season The 2007 Arizona Cardinals season was the 88th season for the team in the National Football League, and their 20th season in Arizona. They improved upon their 5–11 record in 2006 after finishing last place in the NFC West, by finishing 8–8, but the failure of the Cardinals to qualify for the Super... W |
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| Philadelphia Phillies 2008 Philadelphia Phillies season The Philadelphia Phillies' 2008 season was the 126th in the history of the franchise. The team finished with a regular season record of 92–70, first in the National League East. In the post-season, the Phillies won the World Series; this was the first major sports championship for... E* |
4 | 1 | Los Angeles Dodgers 2008 Los Angeles Dodgers season The 2008 Los Angeles Dodgers season features the Dodgers celebrating their Golden Anniversary in Southern California under new manager Joe Torre as they won the National League West for the first time since 2004, and returned to the postseason after missing the playoffs in 2007. They swept the... W |
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| Philadelphia Phillies 2009 Philadelphia Phillies season The Philadelphia Phillies' 2009 season was the 127th season in the history of the franchise. The team, managed by Charlie Manuel, began their sixth season at Citizens Bank Park and defense of their 2008 World Series championship on April 5... E |
4 | 1 | Los Angeles Dodgers 2009 Los Angeles Dodgers season The 2009 Los Angeles Dodgers season sees the team defend their National League West title while earning the best record in the National League, and marks the fiftieth anniversary of their 1959 World Series Championship... W |
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| San Francisco Giants 2010 San Francisco Giants season The San Francisco Giants are an American Major League Baseball team. Their 2010 season marked their 128th year in Major League Baseball, and their fifty-third year in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season... W* |
4 | 2 | Philadelphia Phillies 2010 Philadelphia Phillies season The Philadelphia Phillies' 2010 season was the 128th season in the history of the franchise. The team was the two-time defending National League champion, having appeared in the 2008 and 2009 World Series... E |
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| St. Louis Cardinals 2011 St. Louis Cardinals season The St. Louis Cardinals' 2011 season was the 130th season for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri, the 120th season in the National League, and the sixth season at Busch Stadium III. The Cardinals began their season at home against the San Diego Padres on March 31, coming off a 86-76 season and... C*† |
4 | 2 | Milwaukee Brewers 2011 Milwaukee Brewers season The Milwaukee Brewers' 2011 season was their 42nd season for the franchise in Milwaukee, the 14th in the National League, and 43rd overall. The Brewers posted a franchise-best record of 96-66, winning their first-ever National League Central Division title... C |
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Pennants won by franchise
- Italics represent a franchise that is defunct in Major League Baseball as of the 2010 season.
Team Pennants won Playoff appearances Ref Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
21 26 San Francisco Giants San Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
21 23 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
18 24 Atlanta Braves Atlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
17 21 Chicago Cubs Chicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
16 18 Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
9 14 Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati RedsThe Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
9 13 Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
7 14 New York Mets New York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
4 7 Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles (19th century)The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. The club, which featured numerous future Hall of Famers, finished in first place three consecutive years and won the Temple Cup championship in 1896 and 1897...
(NL)3 0 San Diego Padres San Diego PadresThe San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
2 5 Miami Marlins 2 2 Providence Grays Providence GraysThe Providence Grays were a Major League Baseball team based in Providence, Rhode Island who played in the National League from until . The Grays played at Messer Field in the Olneyville neighborhood. The team won the National League title twice, in and...
2 1 Houston Astros Houston AstrosThe Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
1 9 Arizona Diamondbacks Arizona DiamondbacksThe Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
1 5 Colorado Rockies Colorado RockiesThe Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
1 3 Detroit Wolverines Detroit WolverinesThe Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit, Michigan. In total, they won 426 games and lost 437, taking their lone pennant in 1887. The team was disbanded following the 1888 season.-Franchise...
1 1 Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee BrewersThe Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
0 2 Washington Nationals Washington NationalsThe Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
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See also
- National League Division SeriesNational League Division SeriesIn Major League Baseball, the National League Division Series determine which two teams from the National League will advance to the National League Championship Series...
– has preceded this series since 1995 - American League Championship SeriesAmerican League Championship SeriesIn Major League Baseball, the American League Championship Series , played in October, is a round in the postseason that determines the winner of the American League pennant...
– the American League counterpart to the NLCS- List of American League pennant winners
- List of World Series champions
- List of pre–World Series baseball champions
External links
- Official League Championship Series Overview from Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...