Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the world, and there are several professional leagues that attract a lot of attention and interest from fans. Let’s take a look at the most popular baseball leagues and their wins.
Major League Baseball (MLB).
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the main professional baseball league in North America, consisting of 30 teams divided into the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). MLB is the most prestigious and popular baseball league in the world.
World Series winners (last 10 years):
- 2023: Texas Rangers
- 2022: Houston Astros
- 2021: Atlanta Braves
- 2020: Los Angeles Dodgers
- 2019: Washington Nationals
- 2018: Boston Red Sox
- 2017: Houston Astros
- 2016: Chicago Cubs
- 2015: Kansas City Royals
- 2014: San Francisco Giants
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB)
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) is the main professional baseball league in Japan, consisting of two leagues: the Central and Pacific leagues. NPB is known for its high level of play and loyal fans.
Japan Series winners (last 10 years)
- 2023: Orix Buffaloes
- 2022: Orix Buffaloes
- 2021: Tokyo Yakult Swallows
- 2020: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
- 2019: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
- 2018: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
- 2017: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
- 2016: Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
- 2015: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
- 2014: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
Korean Baseball Organisation (KBO)
The Korean Baseball Organisation (KBO) is the premier professional baseball league in South Korea. KBO is known for its dynamic style of play and high popularity among Korean viewers.
Korean Series winners (last 10 years)
- 2023: NC Dinos
- 2022: SSG Landers
- 2021: KT Wiz
- 2020: NC Dinos
- 2019: Doosan Bears
- 2018: SK Wyverns
- 2017: Kia Tigers
- 2016: Doosan Bears
- 2015: Doosan Bears
- 2014: Samsung Lions
Mexican League (LMB)
The Liga Mexicana de Béisbol (LMB) is the main professional baseball league in Mexico. The league has existed since 1925 and is one of the oldest baseball leagues in Latin America.
Mexican League Championship winners (last 10 years)
- 2023: Pericos de Puebla
- 2022: Leones de Yucatán
- 2021: Toros de Tijuana
- 2020: (season cancelled due to COVID-19)
- 2019: Acereros de Monclova
- 2018: Leones de Yucatán (spring), Sultanes de Monterrey (autumn)
- 2017: Toros de Tijuana
- 2016: Pericos de Puebla
- 2015: Tigres de Quintana Roo
- 2014: Diablos Rojos del México
Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL)
The Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) is the main professional baseball league in Taiwan. The league is known for its spectacular games and loyal fans.
Taiwan Series winners (last 10 years):
- 2023: Wei Chuan Dragons
- 2022: CTBC Brothers
- 2021: CTBC Brothers
- 2020: Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions
- 2019: Rakuten Monkeys
- 2018: Lamigo Monkeys
- 2017: Lamigo Monkeys
- 2016: EDA Rhinos
- 2015: Lamigo Monkeys
- 2014: Lamigo Monkeys
These leagues represent the pinnacle of professional baseball in different regions of the world. Each has its own unique characteristics and traditions, attracting millions of fans and creating unique moments in baseball history.