MLB Teams Quiz: How Well Do You Know Every Franchise?

The Chicago Cubs ended a 108-year World Series championship drought in 2016, defeating the Cleveland Indians in seven games in a thrilling series that went to extra innings in the deciding game. The Cubs last won the World Series in 1908, and the 2016 title under manager Joe Maddon with stars including Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Jake Arrieta became one of the most celebrated moments in the history of the sport.

The answer is True. The Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games in the 2017 World Series, a series widely regarded as one of the greatest ever played due to its extraordinary back-and-forth action. The series featured multiple lead changes and dramatic comebacks, with the Astros claiming their first World Series title in franchise history. The series averaged over 18 million viewers and produced some of the most memorable moments in recent postseason history.

The Baltimore Orioles play at Camden Yards, which opened in 1992 and is widely credited with launching the modern retro ballpark movement in Major League Baseball. The stadium was designed by HOK Sport and incorporated the historic B and O Warehouse beyond the right field fence, blending old-world architectural charm with modern amenities. Camden Yards inspired a generation of new ballpark designs across MLB, including Coors Field, PNC Park, and AT and T Park, all of which adopted its brick-and-steel aesthetic.

The New York Yankees, nicknamed the Bronx Bombers, won five World Series titles between 1996 and 2009, including four in five seasons from 1996 to 2000 under Joe Torre. The dynasty featured legendary players including Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Bernie Williams, Paul O'Neill, and Andy Pettitte. The fifth title came in 2009 under Joe Girardi. The Yankees hold the all-time record for World Series titles with 27 championships, more than any other franchise in MLB history.

The answer is True. The Boston Red Sox ended an 86-year championship drought in 2004, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in four games in the World Series. Their path to the title included one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, rallying from 0-3 down against the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series to win four consecutive games and advance. The win broke what Red Sox fans had long referred to as the Curse of the Bambino, a drought that began after Babe Ruth was sold to the Yankees in 1920.

The Los Angeles Dodgers play at Dodger Stadium, which opened in April 1962 and is the third-oldest active ballpark in Major League Baseball, behind Fenway Park and Wrigley Field. Dodger Stadium is located in Chavez Ravine in Los Angeles and has a seating capacity of approximately 56,000, making it the largest ballpark by seating capacity in the National League. The stadium has hosted multiple All-Star Games and World Series and is one of the most iconic venues in American sports.

The Subway Series is the name given to the intracity rivalry between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees, two franchises that share the New York metropolitan area and whose fans travel to games on the same subway lines. The most memorable Subway Series was the 2000 World Series, in which the Yankees defeated the Mets in five games. Regular-season interleague matchups between the two clubs consistently rank among the most-watched games of the MLB regular season.

The answer is True. The rivalry between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers dates back to their time as New York franchises, when they were the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers respectively. The Giants played at the Polo Grounds in Manhattan while the Dodgers played at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn. Both clubs relocated to California in 1958, bringing their historic rivalry to the West Coast where it has continued for decades as one of the most storied ongoing rivalries in baseball.

The Florida Marlins, now known as the Miami Marlins, became the first wild card team to win the World Series in 1997, defeating the Cleveland Indians in seven games. The Marlins had only existed as a franchise since 1993, making their championship one of the fastest in expansion team history. The decisive Game 7 was settled by Edgar Renteria's walk-off single in the eleventh inning. The Marlins then dismantled their roster in a cost-cutting sell-off shortly after winning, one of the most controversial moves in modern baseball history.

The Houston Astros won the World Series in 2017 and 2022. The Chicago Cubs won in 2016, ending their 108-year drought. The Kansas City Royals won in 2015, defeating the New York Mets in five games. The Seattle Mariners have never won the World Series and as of the 2025 season remain one of the few franchises in MLB history never to have appeared in a Fall Classic, making them the only option that does not qualify among those listed.

The Cleveland Guardians, formerly the Cleveland Indians, play at Progressive Field and changed their name officially ahead of the 2022 season following discussions about the appropriateness of the previous name and associated imagery. The franchise has won two World Series titles in their history, in 1920 and 1948. The Guardians compete in the American League Central and were the AL pennant winners in 2016 when they lost the World Series to the Chicago Cubs in seven games.

The answer is True. The Oakland Athletics won three consecutive World Series titles in 1972, 1973, and 1974, a dynasty built around players including Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter, Rollie Fingers, and Joe Rudi under owner Charlie Finley. The only other franchise to win three consecutive World Series titles in the expansion era was the New York Yankees, who won three straight from 1998 to 2000. The Athletics remain one of the most celebrated dynasties in baseball history despite their relatively small market status.

The St. Louis Cardinals, nicknamed The Redbirds, play at Busch Stadium and have won 11 World Series titles, the most of any franchise in the National League. The Cardinals are one of the most consistently competitive franchises in MLB history, producing legendary players including Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, and Albert Pujols. Their fanbase, known as Cardinals Nation, is celebrated across baseball for its passion and knowledge of the game.

The Cincinnati Reds earned the nickname the Big Red Machine during the 1970s for their powerful and dominant lineup. The team featured Hall of Famers including catcher Johnny Bench, second baseman Joe Morgan, and Pete Rose, who holds the all-time MLB hits record with 4,256. The Reds won back-to-back World Series titles in 1975, defeating the Boston Red Sox in seven games in one of the most celebrated Fall Classics ever, and again in 1976, sweeping the New York Yankees.

All four statements are correct. The Yankees and Red Sox rivalry, rooted in the Curse of the Bambino and decades of AL East battles, is widely considered the greatest rivalry in American sports. The Giants and Dodgers rivalry traces back to their New York days. The Chicago Cubs and White Sox play the Crosstown Classic each interleague series. And the Mets and Yankees contests in New York are called the Subway Series, including their memorable 2000 World Series meeting.