The most recent World Series is being played in 2023 between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks, the latter already know what it is to win a championship since in 2001 they won the big title.

The first step to winning a World Series is to build a strong foundation and that is something that teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers have shown. This means having a solid farm system that can produce talented players, as well as a strong front office that can make smart decisions about personnel and spending.

MLB teams without a World Series after several decades can become boring and fans may go away supporting the franchise. This is because fans want to see their team win, and if they don’t see any hope of a championship in the near future, they may lose interest.

MLB without World Series titles (updated list)

Out of the 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) teams, six have yet to win a World Series title. These teams are the Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, and Colorado Rockies.

Bruce Bochy of the Rangers
  1. Seattle Mariners: The Mariners are the oldest team on this list, having joined MLB in 1977. Despite having some of the most talented players in the game over the years, including Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Rodriguez, Edgar Martinez, and Ichiro Suzuki, the Mariners have never made it past the American League Championship Series (ALCS).
  2. Tampa Bay Rays: The Rays are the newest team on this list, having joined MLB in 1998. Despite their short history, the Rays have been one of the most successful teams in baseball in recent years. They have made two World Series appearances in 2008 and 2020.
  3. Texas Rangers: The Rangers joined MLB in 1961. They have been to the playoffs nine times in their history, including three World Series appearances in 2010, 2011 and 2023.
  4. Milwaukee Brewers: The Brewers joined MLB in 1970. They have been to the playoffs nine times in their history, including one World Series appearance in 1982.
  5. San Diego Padres: The Padres joined MLB in 1969. They have been to the playoffs seven times in their history, including two World Series appearances in 1984 and 1998.
  6. Colorado Rockies: The Rockies joined MLB in 1993. They have been to the playoffs three times in their history, including one World Series appearance in 2007.

Why Do These Teams Have Trouble Winning?

There are a number of reasons why these teams have had trouble winning a World Series title. One reason is that they are all relatively young teams. Most of them joined MLB in the past 60 years. This means that they have not had as much time to build a winning tradition as some of the older teams in the league.

Which MLB team without a World Series has the best chance of winning one in the next five years?

The Tampa Bay Rays have the best chance of winning a World Series in the next five years. They have a young and talented roster, and they have a strong front office that makes smart decisions. The Rays have also been one of the most successful teams in baseball in recent years, making the playoffs nine times in the past 15 years.