The rivalries that decided the MLB belt
The five pairs of franchises that have met most often with the belt on the line.
No two franchises have fought over the MLB belt more often than these.
1. Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox
360 belt meetings between 1907 and 2019, 175 title changes. Belt series: Guardians 189, White Sox 170, 1 ties. Every meeting →
2. Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers
352 belt meetings between 1907 and 2025, 171 title changes. Belt series: Guardians 180, Tigers 171, 1 ties. Every meeting →
3. Chicago White Sox vs. New York Yankees
346 belt meetings between 1908 and 2026, 167 title changes. Belt series: White Sox 141, Yankees 205. Every meeting →
4. Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins
338 belt meetings between 1908 and 2020, 166 title changes. Belt series: Guardians 179, Twins 159. Every meeting →
5. Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers
336 belt meetings between 1907 and 2026, 156 title changes. Belt series: White Sox 172, Tigers 162, 2 ties. Every meeting →