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Guardians’ World Series Drought Put Into Perspective By One Wild Detail

Fans of the Cleveland Guardians do not need to be reminded how long it’s been since the franchise won the World Series. They know full well that their team hasn’t celebrated the championship since 1948, when it defeated the Boston…

By Mike Battaglino · Guardians Nation

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 9:37 PM

Key Things to Know

Gas was $0.26 per gallon when the Cleveland Guardians last won the World Series in 1948.
Cleveland holds the longest championship drought among teams with at least one World Series title.
The Pittsburgh Pirates hold the next-longest drought among former champions at 47 years.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Cleveland Guardians' 78-year World Series drought has been highlighted by a detail noting that gas cost just $0.26 per gallon during their last title win in 1948. Cleveland, which was eliminated by the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS, holds the longest active championship drought among MLB teams that have previously won a title.

Following Cleveland, the Pittsburgh Pirates hold the next longest drought among former champions, having last won in 1979. Mike Battaglino notes that Cleveland has made four World Series appearances since 1948, suffering two extra-inning Game 7 losses in 1997 and 2016.

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Guardians’ World Series Drought Put Into Perspective By One Wild Detail

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