World Series history highlights 21 team sweeps since 1903

The World Series has seen 21 sweeps since its start in 1903, with the American League winning 13 times and the National League 8. The first sweep occurred in 1907 when the Cubs defeated the Tigers. The most recent sweep happened in 2012, when the Giants won against the Tigers. The New York Yankees have the most sweeps, achieving this eight times in their 27 championships. Twenty-one teams have been swept in the World Series. The Giants and Reds have the most sweeps in the National League, with three and two respectively.