Sports1998–
Tampa Bay Rays
Baseball's model of small-market excellence — the Rays consistently punch above their payroll through analytics-driven player development and revolutionary pitching strategy.
Origin
St. Petersburg, Florida
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Texas Rangers
#2MLB — Arlington, Texas · 1961–
Texas baseball finally found its World Series moment in 2023 — decades of near-misses bookended by back-to-back championship dreams and a hard-fought title.
Toronto Blue Jays
#3MLB — Toronto, Ontario · 1977–
Canada's team and the only franchise outside the United States to win the World Series — back-to-back champions in 1992 and 1993.