Ranking MLB World Series winners of the 21st century by greatness
Which World Series winner of the past 26 years ranks No. 1 among champions?
26. 2006 St. Louis Cardinals - Despite having the lowest win total in this group, these Cardinals stand out due to manager Tony La Russa's dramatic last-day decision that allowed their postseason run to turbocharge. Their championship was marred by a rainy, grim and error-prone World Series.
25. 2021 Atlanta Braves - The seven-year run of Atlanta excellence culminated in a championship, but their most diminished team achieved this feat with a handful of bullpen games, Max Fried's brilliance, and a strong outfield replacement. Their championship was ironic, considering the team's struggles throughout the year.
24. 2011 St. Louis Cardinals - These Cardinals were 10 ½ games out of first on September 5th but managed to win 90 games and secure a playoff spot. They relied on Albert Pujols, Chris Carpenter, and timely rainouts to make it to the World Series.
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