Athletics
36 years since the franchise’s last title, the 1989 World Series, won as the Oakland Athletics.
#9 longest drought in the MLB, #41 across all four leagues.
City view: Sacramento has never won a title with this team. The team moved there in 2025. Why two numbers?
Other droughts
World Series appearance
1990 season
35 years
Division title
2020 season
5 years
Playoff series win
2020 season
5 years
Playoff appearance
2020 season
5 years
Winning season
2021 season
4 years
Championships counted (9)
1989 World Series1974 World Series1973 World Series1972 World Series1930 World Series1929 World Series1913 World Series1911 World Series1910 World Series
The Athletics are playing in Sacramento while a ballpark is built in Las Vegas.
Franchise history
1901–1954Philadelphia Athletics
1955–1967Kansas City Athletics
1968–2024Oakland Athletics
2025–nowAthletics