Most Successful Major League Baseball Teams Ranked
All Sports Culture, a social media site. created a formula to calculate the success value of all the 30 MLB teams. In this post are the results of that calculation.
These rankings are meant to be a discussion starter, not an end all decision. You have the right to disagree and don't hesitate to post your comments on the list.
Top Teams of Just the Last Five Years
The LA Dodgers have won the NL West 4 of the last 5 years. Winning the World Series in 2020.
The Astros have won 4 straight AL West crowns and have played in 3 of the last 6 World Series winning it in 2022.
The Braves won 4 straight NL East crowns before losing the the Phillies in 2024 and won the World Series in 2021.
The Rays won Divisional crowns (AL East) in 2020 and 2021 and lost in the World Series in 2020.
The Importance of Team Rankings
In the world of major league baseball, team rankings are more than just numbers; they reflect the dedication, skill, and strategy that define the sport. These rankings highlight the teams that have consistently excelled, showcasing their achievements and setting benchmarks for others to aspire to.
Understanding these rankings provides fans with insights into the competitive landscape of baseball, offering a glimpse into the dynamics that drive the success of top teams. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the sport, these rankings offer a comprehensive view of the teams that shape the league.
All Sports Culture used the following formula to determine the success ranking of all 30 team.
- Pre-1969 World Series Win- 12 points
- Pre-1969 World Series Loss - 7 points
- Modern Era World Series Win - 20 points
- Modern Era World Series Loss - 10 points
- League Championship participation - 5 points
- MVP winner - 5 points
- CY Young winner - 5 points
New York Yankees
663 points
LA/Brooklyn Dodgers
386 points
St. Louis Cardinals
379 Points
S.F. Giants (and N.Y. Giants)
305 Points
Boston Red Sox
299 Points
Oakland Athletics
296 Points
Atlanta Braves
233 points
Detroit Tigers
216 Points
Chicago Cubs
205 Points
Cincinnatti Reds
198 Points
Philadelphia Phillies
194 Points
Pittsburgh Pirates
175 Points
Baltimore Orioles
171 Points
Minnesotta Twins
148 Points
Cleveland Guadians (Indians)
146 Points
Houston Astros
135 Points
New York Mets
109 Points
Chicago White Sox
108 Points
Kansas City Royals
105 Points
Toronto Blue Jays
100 Points
L.A. Angels
90 Points
Texas Rangers
70 Points
Arizona Diamondbacks
60 Points
Milwaukee Brewers
60 Points
San Diego Padres
55 Points
Miami Marlins
50 Points
Seattle Mariners
35 Points
Tampa Bay Rays
30 Points
Washington Nationals /Montreal Expos
30 Points
Colorado Rockies
15 Points
Total Points
When looking at the list you need to take into account a team like the New York Yankees have been around a lot longer than the Tamp Bay Rays. So, some teams have the opportunity to compile more points.
Most MVP's Most Cy Young's
Yankees: 21 Dodgers: 12
Cardinals: 18 Mets: 7
Giants: 13 Red Sox: 7
Dodgers: 12 Guardians: 7
Reds:12 Phillies: 7
Red Sox: 11 Braves: 7
Tigers: 11 Yankees: 6
A's: 11 Orioles: 6
Total World Series Championships:
(With more than 3 total Championships)
- New York Yankees: 27
- St. Louis Cardinals: 11
- Boston Red Sox: 9
- Oakland A's: 9
- S.F. Giants: 8
- L.A. Dodgers: 7
- Pittsburgh Pirates: 5
- Cincinnatti Red: 5
- Atlanta Braves: 4
- Detroit Tigers: 4
