HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 07: The World Series Trophy is seen during the World Series Parade on November 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
With the 2025 MLB season starting today, we thought it would be a fun exercise to look ahead to who will play in the 2025 fall classic. We didn’t stop there,e though, we have predicted the next 10 World Series matchups:
2025: Red Sox vs. Dodgers
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 20: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a single in the 3rd inning during the 2024 Seoul Series game between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 20, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)
Dodgers are just too powerful and win the series in 5 games.
2026: Tigers vs. Mets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 26: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets reacts after scoring against the New York Yankees during the third inning at Citi Field on June 26, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Lindor wins World Series MVP as the Mets beat the Tigers in 6 games.
2027: Orioles vs. Dodgers
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 4: Roki Sasaki #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch in the fifth inning during a spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds at Camelback Ranch on March 4, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)
Roki Sasaki wins both his starts as the Dodgers beat the Orioles in 7 games.
2028: Yankees vs. Cubs
TAMPA, FL – MARCH 3: Max Fried #54 of the New York Yankees pitches during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 3, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)
Max Fried wins game 6 of the series at home in the Bronx to give the Yankees their first Championship since 2009.
2029: Athletics vs. Mets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 12: Juan Soto of the New York Mets poses with his new uniform after his introductory press conference at Citi Field on December 12, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Soto has 13 RBI in 6 games, helping lead the Mets to their 2nd World Series win in 4 years.
2030: Yankees vs. Nationals
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 23: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees points to the dugout after hitting his third home run of the game against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium on August 23, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Aaron Judge cements his legacy with his 2nd World Series title in New York.
2031: White Sox vs. Braves
The Braves edge the White Sox in extra innings of game 6 to win the World Series.
2032: Royals vs. Cardinals
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – APRIL 20: Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals hits an infield single during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium on April 20, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)
Bobby Witt Jr. gets his first and only World Series ring as the Royals beat the Cardinals in 7games.
2033: Rays vs. Nationals
FORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 10: James Wood #50 of the Washington Nationals bats during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins on March 10, 2024 at the Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)
After losing to the Yankees in 2030, the Nationals win their 2nd Championship in franchise history in 5 games over the Rays.
2034: Red Sox vs. Giants
In a battle of 2 historic franchises, the Red Sox win in 6 games over the Giants.
