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World Series

The World Series is Major League Baseball’s annual championship series, played between the winners of the American League and National League.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

The World Series is Major League Baseball’s annual championship series, played between the winners of the American League and National League. It has been held since 1903 and is typically a best-of-seven playoff, with the winner receiving the Commissioner's Trophy.

What it is

The World Series is the final playoff round of Major League Baseball, deciding the league’s overall champion. It is contested each year by the champions of the American League and National League in a best-of-seven format, which has been standard since 1922.

Why it matters

The World Series is one of North American sport’s best-known championship events. It is relevant to Canadian readers because MLB includes Canadian fans and has historically featured Canadian teams, making it a shared North American tradition.

Key details

The New York Yankees have the most World Series titles. The 2024 champions were the Los Angeles Dodgers, who defeated the Yankees. The winning team receives the Commissioner's Trophy, and a World Series MVP has been awarded since 1955.

In short

  • The World Series is MLB’s championship series between the American League and National League champions.
  • The New York Yankees hold the record for most titles.
  • The 2024 World Series was won by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • The series has been held annually since 1903, with a best-of-seven format since 1922.
Canadian angle

The World Series is relevant to Canadian readers because MLB includes Canadian fans and has historically featured Canadian teams; it is also commonly described in North American terms rather than only U.S.-only terms.[3][4][9]

Quick questions

What is the World Series?
The World Series is MLB’s annual championship series between the American League and National League champions.
Who won the World Series in 2024?
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series, defeating the New York Yankees.
What is the World Series MVP?
The World Series MVP is the player selected as the most valuable performer in the series, awarded each year since 1955.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Series
    Supports: Definition, participants, first played in 1903, best-of-seven format, Commissioner's Trophy
  2. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/sports/World-Series
    Supports: Championship series description, 1903 origin, MVP award since 1955
  3. Major League Baseball — https://www.mlb.com/news/why-do-they-call-it-the-world-series-anyway
    Supports: MLB championship role and AL/NL participants
  4. Simple English Wikipedia — https://www.simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Series
    Supports: 2024 champion and opponent
  5. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/sports/World-Series
    Supports: History and awards
  6. Betway Insider — https://www.betway.com/other-sports/what-is-the-world-series-world-series-explained/
    Supports: Yankees title record and general format