How many World Series sweeps have there been in MLB history?
Look back at the four-game sweeps in MLB history.
Since 1914, there have been 19 clean sweeps in World Series history, with two of those occurring 4-0, one ending in a tie. The most recent sweep was by the San Francisco Giants in 2012, who defeated the Detroit Tigers in a four-game championship. This represents the longest drought between sweeps in World Series history. The Milwaukee Brewers are currently leading the 2026 World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 3-0 lead, and a win in Game 4 could secure the franchise's first-ever championship.
In the span of 1998-2005, there were four sweeps in eight years, making it a particularly active period for clean sweeps in the World Series.
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