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10 MLB Teams Which Are More Successful Than NFL Teams From the Same City

Sports fans often debate which team truly dominates their city. When multiple professional teams share the same city, rivalries often develop between their fan bases.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 8:56 PM
10 MLB Teams Which Are More Successful Than NFL Teams From the Same City
Key Things to Know
  • Sportskeeda listed 10 MLB franchises that have achieved more championship success than same-city NFL teams.
  • The New York Yankees lead all franchises mentioned with 27 World Series titles compared to five combined New York NFL Super Bowls.
  • Both the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox have won three World Series titles, surpassing the Chicago Bears' single Super Bowl.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sportskeeda lists 10 MLB franchises that have won more modern championships than their local NFL counterparts. The comparison highlights several markets where baseball teams lead in titles, including the Cleveland Guardians over the Cleveland Browns, the Minnesota Twins over the Minnesota Vikings, the Atlanta Braves over the Atlanta Falcons, and the Detroit Tigers over the Detroit Lions.

Other cities featured in the breakdown include Chicago, where both the Cubs and White Sox outpace the Bears' lone Super Bowl. The list also includes the Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees, whose 27 World Series titles comfortably surpass the combined five Super Bowls won by the Giants and Jets.

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